Elon Musk Calls for Wikipedia Donation Boycott

Elon Musk has reignited his ongoing feud with Wikipedia, urging his followers to stop donating to the platform, which he refers to as 'Wokepedia'. His criticism stems from the Wikimedia Foundation's allocation of nearly one-third of its $177 million budget for 2023-2024 to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, amounting to over $50 million. Musk's discontent reflects broader conservative concerns about DEI practices, which some argue undermine meritocracy. In a light-hearted yet controversial move, he reiterated his $1 billion offer to rename Wikipedia to 'Dickipedia', claiming it would serve the interests of accuracy. Despite Musk's claims, Wikipedia defends its DEI programs as essential for addressing racial inequalities and safeguarding against misinformation. The debate has sparked significant online discourse regarding the financial priorities of nonprofit organizations like the Wikimedia Foundation.