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Wikimedia Launches Temporary Accounts to Protect Editors

2/14/2025

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In a bold move to shield Wikipedia editors from rising threats, the Wikimedia Foundation is launching a temporary accounts program. This initiative will grant unlogged-in contributors a temporary username, ensuring their identities remain confidential and protecting them from public scrutiny, especially from high-profile critics like Elon Musk.

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Story summary

In a bold move to shield Wikipedia editors from rising threats, the Wikimedia Foundation is launching a temporary accounts program. This initiative will grant unlogged-in contributors a temporary username, ensuring their identities remain confidential and protecting them from public scrutiny, especially from high-profile critics like Elon Musk.