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One second ago, people around the world accessed Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia 5,500 times. What those people likely don't know is that what appeared on their screens came via a data center owned and run by the Wikimedia Foundation. Whenever you try to access an article on Wikipedia, the prompt goes to the data center nearest you. In turn, that sends it to your device. Our global network of data centers makes the loading of Wikimedia content fast, secure, and private, no matter where on Earth you are located. We recently opened the newest among our seven data centers across the world in São Paulo, Brazil. It is also the first center in South America. As a result, the average time it takes for a reader in Brazil to load Wikipedia dropped by one-third of a second. Opening a data center is a complex task. We spent over ten months making the new center possible. Learn more about how we accomplished this. ➡️ https://w.wiki/Akub 

Wikimania is just around the corner! As we look forward to meeting you in Katowice for our annual celebration of free knowledge, let's take some time to understand the theme for this year's conference: “Collaboration of the Open.” This spirit underscores the power of working together and sharing knowledge freely with the whole world. The program for #Wikimania2024 celebrates open research, open data, and open government – initiatives that connect Wikimedians with the wider world, inspire others, and strengthen the impact of open knowledge. Its sessions embody the spirit of collaboration and openness, raising the bar for what’s possible in our community. Explore the full program for Wikimania ➡️ https://w.wiki/9Uwa

🎉 Happy 20th birthday, Aragonese Wikipedia! The Aragonese language edition of the free encyclopedia was launched on 21 July 2004. Since then, it has grown to over 46,000 articles. Aragonese is a Romance language spoken by about 12,000 people in the Pyrenees valleys of Aragon, Spain. It’s the only modern language that has survived from medieval Navarro-Aragonese in a form distinct from Spanish. The Aragonese Wikipedia is a testament to the dedication and passion of its contributors, preserving and sharing the rich heritage and knowledge of the Aragonese-speaking community. Explore their work ⁠ ➡️ https://w.wiki/Aifc

Wikimania starts in less than 3 weeks! Wikimania is the annual global conference organized by and for the volunteers behind Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. This year's edition will take place from 7 to 10 August in Katowice, Poland, and also online. If you are planning to travel to Poland for #Wikimania2024, swipe through this post for travel tips. Visit wikimania.org to learn more.

The question about introducing dark mode to Wikimedia projects has never been “why”. It has always been “how”. The Web team at the Wikimedia Foundation explains how they made dark mode possible with the help of the Wikimedia community.

Children roll bicycle tires through an improvised obstacle course at a rice processing factory. The giant cones are called topas and serve as protection for the rice that dries overnight. The scene, photographed by Azim Khan Ronnie in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh, is the first winning image of Wiki Loves Folklore 2024. Wiki Loves Folklore is an international photography contest celebrating the world's rich folk traditions and cultures. This year, more than 41,000 mesmerizing images representing over 140 countries were submitted. Visit Wikimedia Commons to see all winning images ➡️ https://w.wiki/AfSo

Once again, the Wikimedia Foundation's application for observer status at WIPO, the United Nations agency for intellectual property, was blocked by China. This is the fourth time that China opposed our request, based, once again, on false accusations that the Foundation is complicit in spreading disinformation. This misrepresents Wikipedia's volunteer-driven model. The free encyclopedia's policies and practices are rooted in accuracy and neutrality; they help effectively counter misinformation and disinformation online. Observer status would enable us to participate and contribute to WIPO committees where intellectual property norms are set. As the host of the world’s largest online encyclopedia, the Wikimedia Foundation has practical expertise in many of the issues of interest being discussed at WIPO, including traditional knowledge, copyright, access to knowledge during times of crises, and Artificial Intelligence. The Foundation's presence at WIPO would help to ensure that the future of copyright truly reflects the global and diverse needs of the internet. We hope that WIPO leadership will act to help advance global access to free knowledge by enabling our observer status application to move forward in the near future. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dNvu47uh

Do you ever wonder how content gets published or moderated on Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia? Or who is in charge of making those decisions? We have covered those topics and more so you can learn how content governance works on Wikipedia, in only a minute. Watch this #AWikiMinute video to get the answers ▶️

“Like your body, your mind also gets tired, so refresh it by wise sayings.” -Ali bin Abi Talib, Nahjul Balagha, Sayings: 91 🎉📚✨Join us in celebrating the birthday of Wikiquote! This Wikimedia project is a free online compendium of sourced quotations from notable people and creative works, available in multiple languages. Wikiquote preserves the wisdom, wit, and insights of notable figures, making them accessible to everyone. Whether you are looking for inspiration, researching a topic, or simply enjoying memorable quotes, Wikiquote is an invaluable resource. Explore Wikiquote today and discover a treasure trove of quotes that span across cultures, eras, and disciplines. Wikiquote offers translations of non-English quotes and links to Wikipedia for further information. Happy birthday, Wikiquote! Check out a randomized page on Wikiquote ➡️ https://w.wiki/6sy7