8. Wikimedia, essential infrastructure for open knowledge with Florence Devouard

Florence Devouard, a long-time member of the Wikimedia Foundation, discusses various aspects of the organization and its future. She highlights the Wikimedia ecosystem, which consists of the Wikimedia Foundation and numerous entities around the world. Devouard emphasizes the importance of expanding the presence of Wikipedia in Africa. She addresses concerns about reliability and verified, validated information. She also discusses the challenges facing Wikimedia in the next 10-15 years, including financial sustainability, adapting to changing user preferences, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on information consumption. Devouard stresses the need for financial support and the redistribution of resources within the organization. She talks about change and the importance of sharing data to improve articles on this and similar high-impact topics. Overall, Devouard expresses optimism about the future of Wikimedia and its mission to provide open knowledge to everyone.

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