Wikipedia is taking legal action against new Online Safety Act regulations it says could threaten the safety of its volunteer editors and their ability to keep harmful content off the site.

Wikimedia says it shouldn't be held to the same standard as Facebook or X.

“Designed for social media, this is just one of several category one duties that could seriously harm Wikipedia.” An Ofcom spokesperson said: “We note the Wikimedia Foundation’s decision to challenge ...

The Wikimedia Foundation is suing the U.K. government over the Online Safety Act, claiming it threatens the privacy and ...

The Foundation maintains that Wikipedia is not at all like social media sites, and that such a limitation would effectively ...

Wikipedia launches legal challenge against UK Government - New requirements could see more ‘bad content’ on Wikipedia, its owners warn ...

The non-profit behind the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia is taking legal action against 'risky' regulations under the UK Online Safety Act.

The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a judicial review of the Online Safety Act (OSA), claiming that its “Categorisation Regulations” potentially places Wikipedia and its staff and users under the most ...

Wikipedia is taking legal action against ... We note the Wikimedia Foundation's decision to challenge the categorisation regulations set by the Secretary of State under the Online Safety Act." ...

Wikipedia says it will be required ... “We note the Wikimedia Foundation’s decision to challenge the categorisation regulations set by the Secretary of State under the Online Safety Act.” ...