Knol - Wikipedia s Rival
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Knol: Google's Answer to Wikipedia
Introduction
A new contender has emerged in the digital realm?"Knol, developed by Google. Even in its early stages, many are speculating that Knol could revolutionize how we share information online.
What is Knol?
Knol is a web service designed to be a vast repository of knowledge. Experts contribute content on a wide range of topics, much like Wikipedia. However, Knol stands out by focusing on authorship, allowing only the original author to edit their work. This approach ensures diverse perspectives, even on the same subject.
Google's Role
As the internet’s leading search engine, Google’s development of Knol marks a potential shift towards content creation and publication. If successful, Knol could further Google's influence beyond search.
Potential Concerns
While Knol presents exciting opportunities, some warn that Google’s objectivity in search results might be compromised, given its new role as a content producer.
Features of Knol
Derived from the word "knowledge," Knol aims to empower people to create pages on virtually any topic. Users can comment, rate pages, and suggest changes, fostering a community-driven atmosphere.
Knol vs. Wikipedia
Although similar, Knol differs from Wikipedia primarily in its editing model. Wikipedia allows public edits, while Knol restricts changes to the original author, leading to diverse voices and viewpoints.
Google's Vision
Google intends Knol to showcase authors with expertise. Udi Manber, Google’s VP for Engineering, emphasized the importance of author recognition in boosting content reliability.
Broad Scope
Knol aspires to cover a wide range of subjects?"from science and health to history?"eventually becoming the go-to source for research, a role currently dominated by Wikipedia.
Industry Reactions
Google’s move may be a response to the growth of online knowledge platforms like Wikipedia. Other services that offer similar models include Squidoo, Yahoo Answers, About.com, and Mahalo.
Accessibility and Ease of Use
Despite existing tools for sharing knowledge, Google believes there's room for improvement in ease of use, making it simpler for everyone to contribute.
Current Status
Despite the anticipation, Google has kept further details about Knol under wraps, labeling it an experimental project. It’s possible that Knol might never reach the public.
Wikipedia's Stance
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales acknowledges the differences, pointing out that Wikipedia seeks objectivity through collaboration, whereas Knol may result in more subjective articles.
Commercial Aspects
Unlike Wikipedia’s nonprofit approach, Knol authors can earn revenue from Google ads on their pages, highlighting Knol’s commercial ambitions.
Conclusion
While Knol is poised to make a significant impact, it remains in development. Whether it will reshape the landscape of online knowledge sharing, only time will tell.
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