Wikipedia bans AI-generated articles

Wikipedia has implemented a new policy prohibiting editors from writing or rewriting articles using artificial intelligence. This decision stems from the frequent violation of Wikipedia’s core content policies by AI-generated content. While a complete ban on AI use isn't in place, editors can still utilize AI for basic copyedits that don't introduce new content and for translating articles, provided they verify the translation's accuracy. The policy acknowledges the difficulty in distinguishing between AI-generated text and human writing, emphasizing the need to focus on content policy compliance and recent editor activity. This change follows months of dealing with AI-generated articles, leading to initiatives like WikiProject AI Cleanup and a policy for speedy deletion of poorly written AI content. The proposal, initiated by Chaotic Enby, received overwhelming support from the Wikipedia community.

(Source：The Verge)