Fan wiki hosting site Fandom rolls out controversial AI features

Fandom, which hosts wikis for many fandoms, will roll out generative AI features that it previously tested but now promises users will be able to opt out.

The most prominent AI-generated feature is Quick Answers, which generates a Q&A-style dropdown that distills information into a bite-sized sentence. When visiting the wiki for The Witcher, for instance, anyone curious to find out who trained Geralt of Rivia can click on the question and learn that the answer is Vesemir.

Fandom will also add AI to its image review process to ensure quick and accurate removal of inappropriate content." The company worked with Coactive AI to develop Image Review. Wiki admins can automatically approve or reject photos. The company said it will add...

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