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Wikipedia: The World’s Largest Knowledge Platform Built by Humanity

Wikipedia: The World’s Largest Knowledge Platform Built by Humanity,  Introduction: A Website That Changed How the World Learns In the age of social media, paid ads, influencers, and algorithm-driven platforms, one website stands quietly apart — Wikipedia. No flashy banners. No paid promotions. No sponsored posts. Yet it is one of the most visited websites on Earth. Wikipedia proves a powerful truth: Knowledge, when shared freely and honestly, can build the biggest systems in the world. This article explores who owns Wikipedia, how it works, how much it earns, who runs it, why it matters, and why every technical and IT professional deserves respect for keeping such platforms alive. Who Owns Wikipedia? Wikipedia is not owned by any individual, corporation, or government. It is owned and operated by a non-profit organization called: Wikimedia Foundation Established: 2003 Type: Non-profit organization Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA ...