Wikipedia recently shared a list of the most-viewed pages in 2023, revealing a global interest in artificial intelligence, notable deaths, and the growing influence of Indian users.
The top spot was claimed by ChatGPT, an AI chatbot from OpenAI, with over 49.4 million views, showcasing the widespread fascination with AI technology.
Anusha Alikhan, Chief Communications Officer at the Wikimedia Foundation, highlighted Wikipedia's role in providing insights into ChatGPT's history.
The top five pages included bios of people who passed away in 2023, the 2023 Cricket World Cup, the Indian Premier League, and the film "Oppenheimer".
The list reflected the rising impact of Indian and Southeast Asian media, with India expected to become the most populous country.
Alikhan noted India's rich media environment and strong information technology sector as contributing to its global media influence.
Cricket-related articles like the 2023 Cricket World Cup and the Indian Premier League made their debut in Wikipedia's top 25.
Bollywood films "Jawan" and "Pathaan" surpassed popular American films like "Barbie" and "Avatar: The Way of Water" in page views.
In terms of influential figures, attention was on Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, and Lionel Messi, with their achievements driving high viewership on Wikipedia.
The list also covered sensitive topics like Russia's invasion of Ukraine and controversial figure Andrew Tate, indicted for serious charges.
Alikhan emphasized Wikipedia's vital role in training large language models, emphasizing its non-profit status and commitment to user privacy.
The comprehensive list of Wikipedia's top 25 most-viewed pages for 2023 is provided below:
1. ChatGPT: 49,490,406 page views
2. Deaths in 2023: 42,666,860
3. 2023 Cricket World Cup: 38,171,653
4. Indian Premier League: 32,012,810
5. Oppenheimer (film): 28,348,248
6. Cricket World Cup: 25,961,417
7. J. Robert Oppenheimer: 25,672,469
8. Jawan (film): 21,791,126
9. 2023 Indian Premier League: 20,694,974
10. Pathaan (film): 19,932,509
11. The Last of Us (TV series): 19,791,789
12. Taylor Swift: 19,418,385
13. Barbie (film): 18,051,077
14. Cristiano Ronaldo: 17,492,537
15. Lionel Messi: 16,623,630
16. Premier League: 16,604,669
17. Matthew Perry: 16,454,666
18. United States: 16,240,461
19. Elon Musk: 14,370,395
20. Avatar: The Way of Water: 14,303,116
21. India: 13,850,178
22. Lisa Marie Presley: 13,764,007
23. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: 13,392,917
24. Russian invasion of Ukraine: 12,798,866
25. Andrew Tate: 12,728,616
