Wikipedia Agentur Wikiartikel launches new podcast

The Berlin-based Wikipedia Agentur Wikiartikel has released a new podcast titled ‘Wikipedia verstehen, hinterfragen und weiterdenken’ (Understanding, questioning and thinking further about Wikipedia). The first season consists of four free episodes designed for companies, brands, organizations, and individuals interested in the online encyclopedia.

The podcast covers several key areas, including the fundamentals of how Wikipedia operates and why AI applications like ChatGPT rely on its content. Specific episodes address the platform's relevance criteria, the technical process of creating and maintaining articles, and common mistakes to avoid. Additionally, the series explores the relationship between Wikipedia, search engines, and AI, while evaluating alternatives and supplements such as Wikidata, EverybodyWiki, and LinkedIn.