Elon Musk Criticizes Wikipedia, Urges Donation Boycott

Musk accuses the platform of ideological bias, but his boycott call coincides with a surge in donations to the Wikimedia Foundation.

Elon Musk called Wikipedia 'Wokepedia' and urged his followers on X to stop donating until the platform 'restores editorial balance.'
Musk's criticism focused on the Wikimedia Foundation's allocation of over $50 million to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, which he claims reflects ideological bias.
Wikipedia and its supporters defended the spending, stating it aims to expand access, protect contributors, and counter disinformation globally.
Despite Musk's call for a boycott, Wikimedia reported a significant increase in donations, with daily contributions exceeding $1.6 million on December 26.
Wikipedia, one of the world's most visited websites, has faced past allegations of bias, but its editors and administrators maintain its commitment to neutrality and factual accuracy.