Submissions:2025/Wikipedia and journalism: strategies against disinformation
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Title:
- Wikipedia and journalism: strategies against disinformation
Type of session:
- Lecture (15-30 min)
Session theme(s):
- Credibility, Future of Wikipedia
Abstract:
Wikipedia and Journalism is a project led by Wikimedia Argentina that seeks to engage journalists and media outlets in Argentina in the fight against online disinformation, with a focus on Wikipedia and its sister projects. In a national context where disinformation is on the rise and contributes to the erosion of basic human rights, Wikimedia Argentina explores partnerships and strategies to counteract disinformation logics.
Author name(s):
Wikimedia username(s):
- Vic Sfriso (WMAR)
Affiliated organization(s):
- Wikimedia Argentina
Estimated length of session
- 20 minutes
Will you be presenting remotely?
- I will present remotely
Okay to livestream?
- Livestreaming is okay
Previously presented?
- Yes. At Wikimania Katowice and at WikiCredCon 2025 (San Francisco)
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