Broadcaster and writer Sandi Toksvig has publicly criticized Wikipedia, characterizing the platform as "patronizing and deeply biased." Toksvig argues that despite Wikipedia’s massive scale—boasting over 65 million articles in more than 300 languages—it fails to adequately represent women and their contributions to history and society.

In response to these perceived shortcomings, Toksvig is currently spearheading the development of a new digital knowledge project titled "Mappa Mundi." The initiative, which is being developed in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, seeks to address the gender imbalance she identifies within current online reference resources. Toksvig is actively raising funds to support the project, positioning it as a necessary alternative to Wikipedia.

While Wikipedia is widely recognized as the largest knowledge resource ever assembled, Toksvig’s critique highlights a long-standing debate regarding the demographic makeup of Wikipedia’s volunteer editors and the resulting impact on content coverage. The Mappa Mundi project aims to rectify these issues by prioritizing a more balanced representation of information. As of now, the project is in the fundraising and development stage, with the University of Cambridge providing academic backing to the endeavor.