At Media Party Buenos Aires 2023, Jake Orlowitz explored how Wikipedia evolved from an object of skepticism into a globally trusted resource. He explained that its strength lies in a community-driven ‘immune system’ grounded in three core principles: neutrality, verifiability, and no original research, ensuring every claim is backed by a reliable source.
Orlowitz highlighted WikiCred, a microgrant initiative designed to boost credibility and address knowledge gaps in the Global South. Projects like the Vaccine Safety Project and Sight Unseen demonstrate how visual indicators help both editors and readers evaluate sources to combat misinformation.
As AI expands, he noted that Wikipedia’s edge remains its human judgment and community consensus, preventing the hallucinations common in generative models. Finally, he invited journalists to collaborate on building better source registries, especially for regions like South America.
Don’t miss the full presentation! Watch Jake Orlowitz’s Keynote at Media Party Buenos Aires 2023.
Speaker Profile
Jake Orlowitz
Lead, WikiBlueprint
