Wikipedia Scandal

Een student heeft gerenommeerde bedrijven en instanties in verlegenheid gebracht met een computerprogramma dat manipulaties met Wikipedia traceert:

One American student sent major corporations, governments and even the Vatican on the defensive after coming up with Wikipedia Scanner, a software program that reveals who changed Wikipedia entries.

Hij ontdekte onder andere dat

Microsoft tried to cover up the XBOX 360 failure rate

Apple edit Microsoft entries, adding more negative comments about its rival

Bill Gates revenge? Microsoft edits Apple entries, adding more negative comments about its rival

The Vatican edits Irish Catholic politician Gerry Adams page

In the 9/11 Wikipedia article, the NRA added that “Iraq was involved in 9/11

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