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Govt to Wikipedia: Why it should not be treated as publisher instead of intermediary

Issues notice to Wikipedia over 'bias and inaccuracies'
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The Centre has written to Wikipedia noting numerous complaints of bias and inaccuracies in information provided by it, and asked why it should not be treated as a publisher instead of an intermediary, sources said on Tuesday.

The communication from the Information and Broadcasting ministry said there is a view that a small group exercises editorial control on its pages.

Wikipedia advertises itself as a free online encyclopedia where volunteers can create or edit pages on personalities, issues or various subjects.

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The popular online source of information is embroiled in legal cases in India over alleged inaccurate and defamatory content provided by it.

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