Centre serves notice on Wikipedia over alleged bias and inaccuracies
PTC Web Desk: The Centre has issued a notice to Wikipedia over numerous complaints about biased and inaccurate content on its platform, as per reports. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has raised concerns about a select group allegedly having editorial control over Wikipedia pages. Additionally, the government questioned why Wikipedia should not be treated as a publisher rather than an intermediary, which could have implications for regulatory action.
Wikipedia, known for promoting itself as a free online encyclopedia edited by volunteers, is currently involved in legal cases in India, accused of hosting defamatory and misleading content.
The latest government notice coincides with a legal dispute in the Delhi High Court, where news agency Asian News International (ANI) has sought details of users who edited an entry describing ANI as "the propaganda tool" of the Indian government.
- With inputs from agencies
