Ted Cruz doesn’t seem to understand Wikipedia, lawyer for Wikimedia says

In a recent development, the lawyer for Wikimedia, the organization that hosts Wikipedia, has expressed a desire to help Senator Ted Cruz better understand how the online encyclopedia platform operates. This comes after Cruz appeared to misunderstand the nature of Wikipedia during a Senate hearing. The lawyer, James Heilpern, stated that he would be "happy to help" Cruz understand the platform, noting that Wikipedia is a collaborative, volunteer-driven endeavor, not a traditional media outlet. Heilpern emphasized that Wikipedia's editorial decisions are made by the community, not a central authority, and that the platform's policies are aimed at ensuring the accuracy and neutrality of its content. The issue arose during a Senate hearing, where Cruz questioned whether Wikipedia should be considered a "publisher" rather than a "platform," a distinction that could have legal implications. Heilpern's offer to provide clarification suggests a desire to ensure that policymakers have a clear understanding of how Wikipedia functions and the principles that guide its operations.