Denny Vrandečić
@vrandecic.bsky.social
Husband. Dad. Abstract Wikipedia at WMF. Founder Wikidata. Previously: ontologist at Google, Wikimedia Trustee, RPG author. Q18618629. Views mine.
Reposted by Denny Vrandečić
@vrandecic.bsky.social founder of Wikidata shares the history of Wikipedia and Semantic Web. @iswc-conf.bsky.social
This example from early days a nod to his beautiful HR
This example from early days a nod to his beautiful HR
November 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
@vrandecic.bsky.social founder of Wikidata shares the history of Wikipedia and Semantic Web. @iswc-conf.bsky.social
This example from early days a nod to his beautiful HR
This example from early days a nod to his beautiful HR
Reposted by Denny Vrandečić
Wikidata has been recognized as a digital public good by the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) 🎉
Learn how Wikidata, which houses over 1.6 billion facts, advances education, innovation, and public institutions ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/10...
Learn how Wikidata, which houses over 1.6 billion facts, advances education, innovation, and public institutions ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/10...
October 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Wikidata has been recognized as a digital public good by the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) 🎉
Learn how Wikidata, which houses over 1.6 billion facts, advances education, innovation, and public institutions ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/10...
Learn how Wikidata, which houses over 1.6 billion facts, advances education, innovation, and public institutions ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/10...
Reposted by Denny Vrandečić
"it is essential that LLMs allow their mediating function to prevail over unfounded claims of authority, and develop an ethic of self-denial, consciously sought vulnerability, and service."
September 16, 2025 at 5:23 AM
"it is essential that LLMs allow their mediating function to prevail over unfounded claims of authority, and develop an ethic of self-denial, consciously sought vulnerability, and service."
A great article on Wikipedia and some of the big problems it is facing these days, also within the context of former events. If you hear about Wikipedia being biased, this article offers a great discussion about that.
www.theverge.com/cs/features/...
www.theverge.com/cs/features/...
Wikipedia is under attack — and how it can survive
The site’s volunteers face threats from Trump, billionaires, and AI.
www.theverge.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
A great article on Wikipedia and some of the big problems it is facing these days, also within the context of former events. If you hear about Wikipedia being biased, this article offers a great discussion about that.
www.theverge.com/cs/features/...
www.theverge.com/cs/features/...
Imagine a world in which everyone can share in the sum of all knowledge. I am thankful to the Wikimedia Movement for this amazing vision, and to be able to work on this. And thankful to the MacArthur Foundation for choosing us as one of the finalists for their incredible 100&Change grant.
What if the world’s knowledge were in every language? That’s possible with Abstract Wikipedia, a language-independent project that accelerates knowledge creation and sharing.
Learn why this project is a finalist for a MacArthur Foundation #100andChange grant ➡️ www.macfound.org/press/perspe...
Learn why this project is a finalist for a MacArthur Foundation #100andChange grant ➡️ www.macfound.org/press/perspe...
September 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Imagine a world in which everyone can share in the sum of all knowledge. I am thankful to the Wikimedia Movement for this amazing vision, and to be able to work on this. And thankful to the MacArthur Foundation for choosing us as one of the finalists for their incredible 100&Change grant.
Reposted by Denny Vrandečić
Entering my "academic publishing is broken, so why don't we all just edit Wikipedia" era
April 4, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Entering my "academic publishing is broken, so why don't we all just edit Wikipedia" era
Reposted by Denny Vrandečić
I am only 35 minutes into watching this but the things he has been saying for the last five minutes are such a stinging rebuke to the entire USCCB that I am now even more certain that schism that's been brewing for a while will happen in the next decade
if you're interested in getting a sense of the new Pope's background, personality, etc, here's a sit-down Q&A he did about 9 months ago #PopeLeoXIV
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U3y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U3y...
Evening of Reflection with Cardinal Prevost and Mass
YouTube video by LIVEMass StJude
www.youtube.com
May 9, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I am only 35 minutes into watching this but the things he has been saying for the last five minutes are such a stinging rebuke to the entire USCCB that I am now even more certain that schism that's been brewing for a while will happen in the next decade
Had a wonderful conversation with Larry, talking about Abstract Wikipedia, Wikidata, knowledge, and language barriers. Larry, thank you for having me over!
As the founder of Wikidata, @vrandecic.bsky.social has thought a lot about how to better connect the world's knowledge. His current project, Abstract Wikipedia, aims to let anyone on the planet contribute to the world's collective knowledge.
knowledgegraphinsights.com/denny-vrande...
knowledgegraphinsights.com/denny-vrande...
Denny Vrandečić: Abstract Wikipedia connecting the world's knowledge
Denny Vrandečić aims to better connect the world's knowledge with the Abstract Wikipedia project.
knowledgegraphinsights.com
May 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Had a wonderful conversation with Larry, talking about Abstract Wikipedia, Wikidata, knowledge, and language barriers. Larry, thank you for having me over!
It seems that chatting with AIs can either cause or trigger psychotic episodes
Please be careful. If you're using AI frequently, I suggest to tell someone you trust, ask them to keep an eye on you, and even allow them to access your chat log.
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Please be careful. If you're using AI frequently, I suggest to tell someone you trust, ask them to keep an eye on you, and even allow them to access your chat log.
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
People Are Losing Loved Ones to AI-Fueled Spiritual Fantasies
Marriages and families are falling apart as people are sucked into fantasy worlds of spiritual prophecy by AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT
www.rollingstone.com
May 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
It seems that chatting with AIs can either cause or trigger psychotic episodes
Please be careful. If you're using AI frequently, I suggest to tell someone you trust, ask them to keep an eye on you, and even allow them to access your chat log.
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Please be careful. If you're using AI frequently, I suggest to tell someone you trust, ask them to keep an eye on you, and even allow them to access your chat log.
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Abstract Wikipedia was selected as a finalist for the MacArthur Foundation's 100&Change competition.
diff.wikimedia.org/2025/04/30/a...
diff.wikimedia.org/2025/04/30/a...
Abstract Wikipedia is a 100&Change finalist
Wikimedia’s vision is a world in which everyone can share in the sum of all knowledge. And yet, some of the biggest challenges towards realizing this goal are the barriers that exist between our 30…
diff.wikimedia.org
April 30, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Abstract Wikipedia was selected as a finalist for the MacArthur Foundation's 100&Change competition.
diff.wikimedia.org/2025/04/30/a...
diff.wikimedia.org/2025/04/30/a...
On the latest episode of "Between the Brackets", Yaron Koren hosts me for a chat about Wikifunctions, Abstract Wikipedia, Wikidata, AI, and much more. I hope you enjoy the episode. Thank you, Yaron, for hosting!
betweenthebrackets.libsyn.com/episode-180-...
betweenthebrackets.libsyn.com/episode-180-...
Between the Brackets: a MediaWiki Podcast: Episode 180: Denny Vrandečić
🕑 2 hours 6 minutes Denny Vrandečić is the Head of Special Projects at the Wikimedia Foundation, as well as a visiting professor at King's College London. He is the is main creator of the Wikimedia si...
betweenthebrackets.libsyn.com
April 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
On the latest episode of "Between the Brackets", Yaron Koren hosts me for a chat about Wikifunctions, Abstract Wikipedia, Wikidata, AI, and much more. I hope you enjoy the episode. Thank you, Yaron, for hosting!
betweenthebrackets.libsyn.com/episode-180-...
betweenthebrackets.libsyn.com/episode-180-...
Dr Denny Vrandečić - Knowledge in the Age of AI
YouTube video by King's NMES
youtu.be
April 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I am honored to be a visiting professor at King's College London. Thank you for the opportunity, and I'm looking forward to our work together!
We're thrilled to welcome Dr @vrandecic.bsky.social, founder of Wikidata, as a Visiting Professor in Informatics!💻
Read his recent interview with Baiyu Liu, KCLSU President-Elect and third year Computer Science student ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-dr-denn...
Read his recent interview with Baiyu Liu, KCLSU President-Elect and third year Computer Science student ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/meet-dr-denn...
April 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I am honored to be a visiting professor at King's College London. Thank you for the opportunity, and I'm looking forward to our work together!
Today is the 30th anniversary of launching the first wiki by Ward Cunningham. A page that anyone could edit. Generally seen as a bad idea.
Originally to support software design patterns, wikis were used for many other goals (even an encyclopedia!)
Thank you, Ward!
wikiindex.org/w/30th_WikiB...
Originally to support software design patterns, wikis were used for many other goals (even an encyclopedia!)
Thank you, Ward!
wikiindex.org/w/30th_WikiB...
30th WikiBirthday
March 25, 2025 is the 30th birthday of the the WikiWikiWeb.
wikiindex.org
March 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today is the 30th anniversary of launching the first wiki by Ward Cunningham. A page that anyone could edit. Generally seen as a bad idea.
Originally to support software design patterns, wikis were used for many other goals (even an encyclopedia!)
Thank you, Ward!
wikiindex.org/w/30th_WikiB...
Originally to support software design patterns, wikis were used for many other goals (even an encyclopedia!)
Thank you, Ward!
wikiindex.org/w/30th_WikiB...
"My feathered friend, your cage
must drive you to rage sometimes…
To think that you have aged
staring at nothing but beige walls
She says "you know, our lives
aren't so different as you would believe.
All are in prisons of some kind,
tethered by the stories that we weave."
Halie Loren: Yellow Bird
must drive you to rage sometimes…
To think that you have aged
staring at nothing but beige walls
She says "you know, our lives
aren't so different as you would believe.
All are in prisons of some kind,
tethered by the stories that we weave."
Halie Loren: Yellow Bird
March 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"My feathered friend, your cage
must drive you to rage sometimes…
To think that you have aged
staring at nothing but beige walls
She says "you know, our lives
aren't so different as you would believe.
All are in prisons of some kind,
tethered by the stories that we weave."
Halie Loren: Yellow Bird
must drive you to rage sometimes…
To think that you have aged
staring at nothing but beige walls
She says "you know, our lives
aren't so different as you would believe.
All are in prisons of some kind,
tethered by the stories that we weave."
Halie Loren: Yellow Bird
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Listen to experts @vrandecic.bsky.social and @esimperl.bsky.social as they discuss large language models, knowledge graphs, and how we can use these novel and complementing technologies.
#Data #AI
#Data #AI
DCAI Webinar#4
Knowledge representation in the age of large language models
buff.ly
March 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Listen to experts @vrandecic.bsky.social and @esimperl.bsky.social as they discuss large language models, knowledge graphs, and how we can use these novel and complementing technologies.
#Data #AI
#Data #AI
Same week:
OpenAI announces model "good at creative writing"
OpenAI says it needs for national security copyrighted texts for free and without restrictions
Project Stargate involving OpenAI was announced with $500 billion
Entire US book market revenue is $28 billion
OpenAI could pay.
OpenAI announces model "good at creative writing"
OpenAI says it needs for national security copyrighted texts for free and without restrictions
Project Stargate involving OpenAI was announced with $500 billion
Entire US book market revenue is $28 billion
OpenAI could pay.
OpenAI declares AI race “over” if training on copyrighted works isn’t fair use
National security hinges on unfettered access to AI training data, OpenAI says.
arstechnica.com
March 14, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Same week:
OpenAI announces model "good at creative writing"
OpenAI says it needs for national security copyrighted texts for free and without restrictions
Project Stargate involving OpenAI was announced with $500 billion
Entire US book market revenue is $28 billion
OpenAI could pay.
OpenAI announces model "good at creative writing"
OpenAI says it needs for national security copyrighted texts for free and without restrictions
Project Stargate involving OpenAI was announced with $500 billion
Entire US book market revenue is $28 billion
OpenAI could pay.
Reposted by Denny Vrandečić
Great talk by @vrandecic.bsky.social at the #Informatics departmental seminar today on #knowledge in the age of #ai @kingsnmes.bsky.social
March 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Great talk by @vrandecic.bsky.social at the #Informatics departmental seminar today on #knowledge in the age of #ai @kingsnmes.bsky.social
Wikifunctions - Wikipedia's newest sister project
Wikifunctions is a collaboratively maintained library of functions that anyone can use and contribute to. This talk will introduce the project.
Where: Newspeak.House, London
When: 10 March @ 7pm.
lu.ma/4rtmw5ch
Wikifunctions is a collaboratively maintained library of functions that anyone can use and contribute to. This talk will introduce the project.
Where: Newspeak.House, London
When: 10 March @ 7pm.
lu.ma/4rtmw5ch
Wikifunctions - Wikipedia's newest sister project · Luma
The Wikimedia Foundation has launched a new project, Wikifunctions, a collaboratively maintained library of functions that anyone can use and contribute to.
Dr…
lu.ma
February 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Wikifunctions - Wikipedia's newest sister project
Wikifunctions is a collaboratively maintained library of functions that anyone can use and contribute to. This talk will introduce the project.
Where: Newspeak.House, London
When: 10 March @ 7pm.
lu.ma/4rtmw5ch
Wikifunctions is a collaboratively maintained library of functions that anyone can use and contribute to. This talk will introduce the project.
Where: Newspeak.House, London
When: 10 March @ 7pm.
lu.ma/4rtmw5ch
Reposted by Denny Vrandečić
wikimedia commons
February 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
wikimedia commons
In meinem Wahlkreis gewann die Grüne Kandidatin (vorläufig) mit 16 Stimmen Vorsprung vor der Kandidatin der CDU.
16 Stimmen!
Jede Stimme zählt.
www.bundeswahlleiterin.de/bundestagswa...
16 Stimmen!
Jede Stimme zählt.
www.bundeswahlleiterin.de/bundestagswa...
Ergebnisse Stuttgart I - Die Bundeswahlleiterin
www.bundeswahlleiterin.de
February 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
In meinem Wahlkreis gewann die Grüne Kandidatin (vorläufig) mit 16 Stimmen Vorsprung vor der Kandidatin der CDU.
16 Stimmen!
Jede Stimme zählt.
www.bundeswahlleiterin.de/bundestagswa...
16 Stimmen!
Jede Stimme zählt.
www.bundeswahlleiterin.de/bundestagswa...
Roberta Flack really saw the potential in the song "Killing me softly", turning it into a much better song. There is a great episode on "Strong Songs" about this.
pca.st/episode/19ba...
RIP Roberta Flack.
pca.st/episode/19ba...
RIP Roberta Flack.
"Killing Me Softly With His Song," as sung by Lauryn Hill, Roberta Flack, & Lori Lieberman - Strong Songs
Three different singers; one classic song.
pca.st
February 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Roberta Flack really saw the potential in the song "Killing me softly", turning it into a much better song. There is a great episode on "Strong Songs" about this.
pca.st/episode/19ba...
RIP Roberta Flack.
pca.st/episode/19ba...
RIP Roberta Flack.
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February 23, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Wikifunctions has you covered to translate to and from Scream:
* To Scream www.wikifunctions.org/view/en/Z22725
* From Scream: www.wikifunctions.org/view/en/Z22728
* To Scream www.wikifunctions.org/view/en/Z22725
* From Scream: www.wikifunctions.org/view/en/Z22728
February 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Wikifunctions has you covered to translate to and from Scream:
* To Scream www.wikifunctions.org/view/en/Z22725
* From Scream: www.wikifunctions.org/view/en/Z22728
* To Scream www.wikifunctions.org/view/en/Z22725
* From Scream: www.wikifunctions.org/view/en/Z22728