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Inside Wikipedia - Attack of the PR Industry

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June 30, 2014

Founded in 2001, Wikipedia is the world’s largest online encyclopedia. It’s fast and free, but not without its flaws.

Public relations companies and major firms have long since realized they can use Wikipedia for their own purposes. What began as well-intentioned project could soon become a threat to democracy. After all, a well-informed society needs easy access to independent information.

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