Wikipedia buttons up key pages ahead of US election

Internet researchers say Wikipedia has emerged as a relatively trusted site, while major social platforms like Facebook and Twitter have struggled to curb viral misinformation. — Pixabay

Wikipedia has locked down its main election page ahead of the United States presidential election so that only certain editors can make changes, part of preparations to combat potential disinformation and abuses related to Tuesday's vote.

The online encyclopaedia's articles, written primarily by unpaid volunteers, are relied on by platforms from Alphabet Inc's Google to Amazon Inc's voice assistant Alexa to give their users information and context.