Wikipedia in Hot Water: Government Questions Accuracy and Control
Indian government raises concerns about bias and accuracy on Wikipedia, questioning its role as an intermediary.
Yash Saini 
New Delhi:The Indian government has issued a formal notice to Wikipedia, raising concerns about potential bias and inaccuracies in content on the free online encyclopedia. This action comes amidst an ongoing legal battle between Wikipedia and news agency ANI, which accuses the platform of defamation.
The government's notice highlights two key points: the alleged bias in certain entries and the concentration of editorial control within a small group of editors. Additionally, authorities question whether Wikipedia should be classified as a publisher rather than an intermediary, potentially increasing legal liability.
This development follows a Delhi High Court ruling in September that criticized Wikipedia's open editing model. The court expressed concerns about the platform's ability to prevent the spread of misinformation, particularly regarding sensitive topics.
