Analysts from EUvsDisinfo have highlighted a growing trend of coordinated campaigns manipulating content on Wikipedia, one of the world\u2019s most authoritative reference platforms. The open-editing model is increasingly being used as a tool of geopolitical influence.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f These so-called \u201cedit wars\u201d involve prolonged conflicts over articles, in which coordinated groups systematically alter wording, sources, and emphasis to entrench narratives favorable to them.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f Since russia\u2019s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, these practices have intensified significantly. Articles related to Eastern Europe, the soviet past, and current political leaders are particularly targeted. russia-oriented editors consistently attempt to soften wording regarding russian aggression, replacing terms such as \u201cinvasion\u201d with \u201cconflict\u201d or \u201coccupation\u201d with \u201cdisputed status.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f Wikipedia has an extremely high impact on shaping global perceptions. It serves as a primary source of facts for journalists, researchers, educators, and even artificial intelligence systems. Consequently, such manipulations can influence not only public opinion but also how AI technologies \u201cunderstand\u201d history in the future.<\/p>\n
\u201cEdit wars\u201d on Wikipedia are part of the modern information war. The kremlin leverages legal procedures and platform rules to gradually embed its narratives into the global knowledge system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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