Wikipedia (as a platform)

Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia created and maintained collaboratively by volunteers worldwide. It allows users to both read and edit articles on a vast range of topics, ensuring constantly updated and diverse information. Its open editing model relies on community review to improve accuracy and reliability. Wikipedia operates under a non-profit organization, Wikimedia Foundation, and emphasizes neutrality, verifiability, and transparency. It serves as a widely accessible resource for learning, research, and reference, leveraging collective knowledge to build a comprehensive repository that anyone can contribute to or access.