Wikipedia does not allow artificial intelligence to directly edit articles on its platform, cofounder Jimmy Wales said in comments reported by multiple outlets. Speaking to AFP, Wales described the foundation’s concern that current AI systems can produce unreliable or incorrect content. He pointed to the risk of “hallucinations,” where AI-generated text may appear confident while being fabricated or inaccurate. While newer AI models have improved in some respects, Wales said the overall problem remains significant. The remarks indicate that, despite advances in AI, Wikipedia still relies on human editors and established workflows rather than granting AI tools the ability to make direct edits. The statements align with Wikipedia’s broader approach to content verification and accuracy, emphasizing that any AI contributions would need safeguards to prevent misinformation from entering articles. Overall, the cofounder’s comments explain the rationale behind Wikipedia’s decision not to trust AI with direct editing responsibilities at this time.