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Wikimedia Picks Ex-Ambassador CEO, Battles Bias Claims, Expands Lobbying

7/14/2026

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The Wikimedia Foundation appointed former U.S. ambassador Bernadette Meehan chief executive in January.
The site is accused of political bias and antisemitism by the MAGA right, including Elon Musk.
The foundation says AI tools drain resources while authoritarian regimes detain volunteer editors.
Wikimedia has raised its lobbying budget, placed Times Square ads, begun charging firms, and is throttling scrapers.

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The Wikimedia Foundation appointed former U.S. ambassador Bernadette Meehan chief executive in January.
The site is accused of political bias and antisemitism by the MAGA right, including Elon Musk.
The foundation says AI tools drain resources while authoritarian regimes detain volunteer editors.
Wikimedia has raised its lobbying budget, placed Times Square ads, begun charging firms, and is throttling scrapers.