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Online encyclopedia Wikipedia turns 25

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Ryan Allen
January 15, 2026Advertisement
Wikipedia has grown into a global platform with 60 million articles in 300 languages, powered by tens of thousands of volunteer editors. As AI and Big Tech increasingly rely on its human‑curated knowledge, founder Jimmy Wales urges companies to contribute to the platform’s costs. After 25 years, Wikipedia remains committed to free, neutral information for all.