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Latest revision as of 18:08, 30 May 2024
This submission has been noted and is pending review for WikiConference North America 2024.
Title:
- Current trends in public policy that could impact Wikipedia
Type of session:
- Lightning talk
Session theme(s):
- Legal & Advocacy
Abstract:
In the power struggle between governments and "Big Tech" Wikipedia is sometimes caught in the crossfire. This lightning talk would describe some of the current trends in public policy that could impact Wikipedia (such as protecting kids' safety and regulating content moderation), decode some of the political rhetoric around those trends, and illustrate some of the potential impacts for Wikipedians.
Author name(s):
Wikimedia username(s):
- SAdams-WMF
E-mail address:
- sadams
wikimedia.org
Affiliated organization(s):
- Wikimedia Foundation
Able to attend without scholarship?
- Yes
Estimated length of session
- 5-10 minutes
Will you be presenting remotely?
Okay to livestream?
- Livestreaming is okay
Previously presented?
Special requests: