WikiCredCon 2025/Schedule/Jake Orlowitz James Hare and Kevin Payravi
Session Title:
[edit]How Do We Monitor 100 Million Citations? (Session)
Presenter(s):
[edit]| Name & Pronouns | Username | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Orlowitz (he/him) | User:Ocaasi | jorlowitz@gmail.com | WikiBlueprint, Wikipedia Library |
| James Hare (he/him) | User:Harej | james@scatter.red | Scatter |
| Kevin Payravi (he/him) | User:SuperHamster | kevin@payravi.dev | WikiCred / WMDC / WCNA |
Abstract:
[edit]Citations are the backbone of Wikipedia’s credibility, yet for most readers, they remain a black box—and for experienced editors, an underpowered tool. But what if citations weren’t just footnotes, but dynamic, transparent indicators of source reliability? In this session, we’ll take you on a tour of powerful tools that are reshaping how we assess and interact with sources. From Cite Unseen’s visual cues to Citation Watchlist’s real-time tracking, we’ll showcase efforts to make Wikipedia’s citations smarter, more informative, and more resistant to misinformation. But the biggest challenge remains: scale. These tools work—but they reach only a fraction of Wikipedia’s editors. How do we change that? Should every Wikipedia have a citation health dashboard? Can AI-driven categorization or fact-checking integrations supercharge our approach? And how do we ensure that every editor, from newcomers to veterans, has access to better citation tools? Together, we’ll tackle the future of citations, brainstorm solutions, and build momentum for a Wikipedia where every reference isn’t just a number—but a gateway to trust, transparency, and knowledge integrity.