AITechnology

AI Summaries and Social Media Shift User Behavior, Impacting Wikipedia Traffic

Wikipedia is experiencing a notable decline in human traffic as users increasingly rely on AI-generated search summaries and social media platforms for information. The Wikimedia Foundation’s analysis suggests these trends are reshaping how people seek knowledge online.

Changing Information Consumption Patterns

Wikipedia has seen a significant decrease in human visitors this year, according to reports from the Wikimedia Foundation. Sources indicate that artificial intelligence summaries in search results and the growing preference for social media platforms are fundamentally altering how people access information online.

AIPolicy

FTC Removes AI Policy Posts from Khan Era Amid Regulatory Shift

The FTC has removed multiple AI policy articles authored under former Chair Lina Khan, signaling a regulatory philosophy shift. Critics suggest the deletions could violate federal record-keeping laws while the administration pursues a more industry-friendly approach to artificial intelligence oversight.

FTC Purges AI Policy Guidance from Previous Administration

The Federal Trade Commission has removed at least three significant artificial intelligence policy posts from its official website in recent months, according to reports. The deleted content, originally published during Lina Khan’s leadership, addressed critical AI concerns including consumer protection and open-source model transparency.

AIFinance

Banking Sector’s AI Expansion From Operations to Credit Decisions Demands Oversight

Artificial intelligence is transforming banking operations from customer service to balance sheet management. Financial institutions report efficiency gains but face new oversight challenges as AI-driven underwriting expands.

AI’s Strategic Shift in Banking Operations

Major U.S. financial institutions are increasingly embedding artificial intelligence into core banking functions, moving beyond back-office automation to influence credit decisions and risk assessment, according to recent earnings reports. While executives highlight efficiency gains, analysts suggest the transition requires careful governance as AI begins impacting balance sheet management.