Millions of people worldwide use Wikipedia. It's a book of the internet, providing information on anything you need. Wikipedia is used by everyone from professors and students to experts. Wikipedia is a social community-based information publishing platform that provides accurate and comprehensive information on a variety of topics. However, to compete with it, business tycoon Elon Musk has launched his new platform, Grokipedia.
This platform may resemble Wikipedia, but its purpose and working method are completely different. Let's explore how Grokipedia differs from Wikipedia and its strengths in five points.
1. Grokipedia is an AI-driven platform
Millions of volunteers from around the world write and edit articles on Wikipedia. Its greatest strengths are transparency and collective contribution. Grokipedia, on the other hand, is a completely automation-first platform, where most of the content is created by AI, with limited human intervention. Musk believes this approach will provide faster and more accurate information.
2. Non-Profit vs. Corporate Structure
Wikipedia is operated by a non-profit organization like the Wikimedia Foundation. In contrast, Grokipedia is a project of Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, which focuses on a commercial and profit-based model. That is, while Wikipedia aims to provide free and open knowledge, Grokipedia is a tech-driven, commercial platform where you may have to pay for information.
3. Major Difference in Transparency
Wikipedia's hallmark is that every edit is recorded, every change is visible, and users participate in open discussion. This is the foundation of its credibility. In contrast, Grokipedia's sources and edit history are not visible. It does have a "Fact Checked by Grok" tag, but no evidence or sources. This system focuses on speed, not open participation.
4. Grokipedia Still Lags in Content Volume
Wikipedia has over 8 million articles, while Grokipedia has only reached approximately 8.8 million entries. This means it is still in its early stages, but with the help of AI, it has the potential to grow rapidly.
5. Questions About Open Access and Licensing
Wikipedia's biggest strength is that anyone can copy or share its content. Grokipedia is also currently available for free access, but its reuse and licensing rules are still unclear.
Disclaimer: This content has been sourced and edited from Amar Ujala. While we have made modifications for clarity and presentation, the original content belongs to its respective authors and website. We do not claim ownership of the content.
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