Wikimania 2024

Cyberpower678

Cyberpower678 is an established member of the Wikimedia movement, best known for being the author, developer, and operator of InternetArchiveBot (IABot). With a passion for digital preservation and open-source technology, Cyberpower678 has been actively involved in the Wikimedia community for over a decade. Through the development of IABot, Cyberpower678 has significantly contributed to maintaining the verifiability and accessibility of Wikipedia's content, and references, by fixing millions of broken links. This work has been pivotal in combating link rot, ensuring that valuable information remains available for future generations. Cyberpower678's commitment to enhancing the Wikipedia experience through innovative solutions reflects a deep dedication to the principles of open collaboration and knowledge sharing.


Session

08-09
11:00
25min
10 Years and 20 Million Links Fixed
Jake Orlowitz, Cyberpower678

Over the past decade, the Internet Archive has preserved Wikipedia's integrity by fixing 20 million broken links using the InternetArchiveBot (IABot). This presentation will cover their joint efforts, showcasing the bot's evolution, its algorithmic sophistication, key milestones, and the challenges faced. We'll highlight the impact on Wikipedia, the collaboration driving IABot's success, and future enhancements like AI integration and scalability. Discover how these initiatives are securing Wikipedia's content for future generations, ensuring its accuracy and accessibility.

Technology
Ohrid (9)(interpretation)