UK court says Wikipedia might have to block users to keep kids “safe” — fact-checking just got complicated

Wikipedia might soon need a bouncer to keep Brits off the site.

“The High Court has rejected a challenge by Wikipedia to Britain’s online safety rules after the company claimed the laws could force it to block millions of people in the UK from visiting its website.”

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/08/11/high-court-rejects-wikipedia-challenge-online-censorship/

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