A dormant ruwiki script triggered a global Wikipedia lockdown. Discover how a 23-minute JavaScript worm compromised admins and forced a read-only mandate.
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Wikipedia marks 25 years on Jan 15, 2026, by announcing major AI data deals with Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon to fund its non-profit human knowledge mission.
The Wikimedia Foundation reported an 8% drop in page views, blaming AI chatbots and search summaries for siphoning traffic. It warns the decline threatens the sustainability of its volunteer community.