Wikipedia Founder Criticizes Australia's Social Media Ban

Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, has strongly criticized Australia's social media ban, labeling it an "unmitigated disaster" and an "embarrassment."

4 May, 06:49 — 4 May, 06:49

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The GuardianMostly Factual120d ago

Wikipedia founder brands Australia’s social media ban an ‘unmitigated disaster’ and an ‘embarrassment’

Jimmy Wales remembers a toxic internet even before social media and says AI is ‘not a disaster’ for the free – and freely edited - online encyclopaedia Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Wikipedia’s founder, Jimmy Wales, has branded the Australian social media ban an “unmitigated disaster” and an “embarrassment” that is teaching kids to accept surveillance from tech companies when they go online. The online enc...

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Wikipedia Founder Criticizes Australia's Social Media Ban

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