Wikipedia Citation Needed

The Wikipedia Citation Needed Chrome extension helps users verify the accuracy of online information by cross-referencing it with Wikipedia entries.

This handy tool, created by the Future Audiences team at the Wikimedia Foundation, is designed to assist you in determining how trustworthy statements you come across on the web really are. As you surf the internet, you can simply highlight a piece of text, and the extension will let you check its validity using the ChatGPT API.

When you select a passage, the extension searches for related content in Wikipedia articles. It then pulls quotes from those articles, giving you a clear picture of whether the statement you’re interested in matches the information found on Wikipedia. To enhance your understanding, it also shows you important details, like when the article was last updated and how many references it includes, providing valuable context for the information you’re viewing.

Since this feature is experimental and powered by generative AI, the developers are eager to hear your thoughts on how it can be improved. The extension works smoothly from a side panel, which means it won’t interrupt your online experience, and it keeps the verification results visible as you navigate through different pages.

Additionally, after you’ve completed a certain number of verifications, there’s an option for you to make a donation to Wikipedia, helping to support this vital resource.