Simple Wikiclaudia
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Have you ever been reading a Wikipedia article and tapped out because it's just too dense and difficult to read? Simple English Wikipedia exists to help make articles easier to read and understand. I sometimes find myself drifting to it for technical concepts, but sometimes…
      • Olap@lemmy.worldEnglish
        132·
        6 months ago

        Because AI sucks at basically all tasks. And if I wanted the simple article I’d have visited the simple article. What you have done is denied entry to one of the most valuable resources ever created: wikipedia

      • Sentient Loom@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        1·
        6 months ago

        On something like wikipedia I only want words that are written by humans, vouched for by individuals who are accountable for what they write.

        If I want AI generated content I’ll go to an AI site.

        Humans are good at writing. We literally invented it and we’re experts. I’ll stop using wikipedia if they turn into a slop heap.

  • tehn00bi@lemmy.worldEnglish
    171·
    6 months ago

    Gross. Many of the technical articles on wiki are labors of love by talented people who do a great job breaking down complex concepts into fairly understandable terms.