As a new academic year gets underway, generative AI is one of the hottest topics inside the classroom and out. Large language models can produce convincing text on any topic in seconds, but confidence isn’t the same thing as accuracy — or verifiability. As AI reshapes how information is created, shared, and trusted, Wikipedia’s role as a reliable, human-vetted source has never been more critical.
Join Wiki Education for the return of our Speaker Series, Wikipedia in the Age of AI, on Wednesday, September 2, at 10 am Pacific / 1 pm Eastern. Panelists Whitney Lew James (University of Notre Dame), Sage Ross (Wiki Education), Max Spero (Pangram AI Detector), and Oliver Wunsch (Boston College) will join moderator LiAnna Davis to discuss what’s at stake as the AI landscape shifts, how detection tools actually work, and what it means for the future of open, reliable knowledge. It’s a timely conversation for anyone heading into a term of teaching, editing, or simply trying to figure out where to find information you can trust. The session includes a live Q&A, so bring the questions you’re already turning over as the term begins. Register for the Zoom here.
Several of our panelists have already written about this topic on the Wiki Education blog:
- LiAnna Davis reflected on the last six months of generative AI and Wikipedia, including how Wiki Education uses AI-detection tools like Pangram to flag content that needs extra scrutiny for verifiability.
- Oliver Wunsch shared a firsthand account of teaching students to spot AI-generated content, including some telling AI-generated campus photos.
- Whitney Lew James discussed why the Wikipedia Assignment is more relevant than ever as generative AI use grows.
There’s no better way to start the academic year than with a frank discussion about the tools already shaping how students read, write, and research. Register today, or sign up for notifications about future editions so you never miss a conversation. We hope to see you there as the new term begins!
