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Wikipedia Fails to Correct Biased Edits on Israel, Hamas, and Oct. 7, ADL Report Finds
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The ADL reports that Wikipedia has failed to correct biased edits on pages about Israel, Hamas, and the October 7 attacks, with distortions remaining over a year after initial exposure. Biased editing has shifted to subtler techniques, influencing AI and search results. The report found that 91% of edits by a banned editor remain on key pages, and details of atrocities were removed from the "Gaza war" article. The ADL is renewing calls for stricter editing policies and content audits.
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- ADL report finds Wikipedia has not fixed biased edits on Israel, Hamas, and Oct. 7 pages.
- Biased editing has shifted to subtler techniques, influencing AI and search engine results.
- 91% of edits by one banned editor remain on key Wikipedia pages, ADL says.
- Details of October 7 atrocities, including sexual violence, were removed from the "Gaza war" page.
- The ADL renews calls for identity verification and content audits on sensitive Wikipedia pages.
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