Wikipedia has banned AI-generated text, with two exceptions

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Wikipedia has banned AI-generated text, with two exceptions - Infosec.Pub

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After much debate, the new policy is in effect: Wikipedia authors are not allowed to use LLMs for generating or rewriting article content. There are two primary exceptions, though.

First, editors can use LLMs to suggest refinements to their own writing, as long as the edits are checked for accuracy. In other words, it’s being treated like any other grammar checker or writing assistance tool. The policy says, “ LLMs can go beyond what you ask of them and change the meaning of the text such that it is not supported by the sources cited.”

The second exemption for LLMs is with translation assistance. Editors can use AI tools for the first pass at translating text, but they still need to be fluent enough in both languages to catch errors. As with regular writing refinements, anyone using LLMs also has to check that incorrect information hasn’t been injected.

AIbros: we’re creating God!!!

AI users: it can do translation & reformating pretty well but you got to check it’s not chatting shit

The takeaway from all LLM-based AI is the user needs to be smart enough to do whatever they’re asking anyway. All output needs to be verified before being used or relied upon.

The “AI” is just streamlining the process to save time.

Relying on it otherwise is stupid and just proves instantly that you are incompetent.

Relying on it otherwise is stupid and just proves instantly that you are incompetent.

Relying on it in any circumstances (though medical stuff is understandable if you’re simply too poor or don’t have access) while it is exhausting water supplies and polluting the planet is stupid and instantly proves that you are stupid and inconsiderate.