Negotiate Anything Wikipedia Founder: AI and the Future of Truth
Apr 4, 2026
Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia and advocate for information integrity, discusses trust, technology, and truth online. He explores how social media and algorithms distort scale and amplify outrage. He warns about AI deepfakes while noting creative uses. He offers practical steps to reclaim healthier online habits and rebuild trust in institutions and relationships.
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Trust Is A Deliberate Risk
- Trust is a deliberate, well-considered risk where we make ourselves vulnerable to others' actions.
- Jimmy Wales uses everyday examples (Uber rides, restaurants) to show most people are trustworthy despite online negativity.
Own Mistakes Then Rebuild Trust
- Own failures and follow a structured rebuild plan to regain trust after mistakes.
- Wales cites Frances Frei's three-part framework used at Uber: admit the problem, do the hard work, then demonstrate change.
Quit Or Limit Toxic Social Media
- Remove yourself from toxic social platforms and change habits that amplify anger.
- Wales deleted TikTok from his phone and limits Twitter use to avoid algorithm-driven conflict and addiction.
