Wikipedia Editors Adopt 'Speedy Deletion' Policy for AI Slop Articles

18 days ago

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Wikipedia editors adopted a new policy to quickly delete AI-generated articles that meet specific criteria.
The policy aims to combat the influx of AI-generated content, which poses a challenge to Wikipedia's consensus-based editing process.
Speedy deletion is allowed for articles with clear AI-generated markers, such as LLM response phrases or incorrect citations.
The new policy addresses obvious cases but acknowledges that AI-generated content will continue to evolve and require ongoing adjustments.
The policy represents a formal stance against unreviewed AI content, marking progress in Wikipedia's approach to managing AI-generated material.

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