Wikipedia under Centre’s scrutiny for complaints of biased and inaccurate information

The Indian government has raised concerns with Wikipedia over alleged bias and inaccuracies in its content, questioning whether the platform should be viewed as a publisher rather than an intermediary, PTI reported quoting sources on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in its communication, cited numerous complaints, noting that editorial control on Wikipedia appears to be in the hands of a small group. This could potentially challenge the platform’s claim of being a neutral, volunteer-based resource, according to officials, as per the report.