Inside the AI Team’s Big Plans for WordPress 7.0

On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric Karkovack interviews Jason Adams, a contributor to the WordPress AI Team. They discuss the mission of the AI Team, the various AI initiatives at Automattic, and how the technology is being integrated into WordPress. Jason explains the building blocks for AI in plugins, the role of plugin developers, and the future of AI in web hosting. They also touch on the roadmap for WordPress 7.0 and the importance of creativity within the WordPress ecosystem.

Takeaways:

• The WordPress AI Team aims to make AI accessible to users without deep technical knowledge.
• The Abilities API is a foundational piece for integrating AI into WordPress.
• The MCP adapter allows communication between AI models and WordPress applications.
• Plugin developers can use the WPAI client to integrate AI features into WordPress.
• Web hosts should simplify AI setup for users to enhance WordPress functionality.
• The goal is to empower the entire WordPress ecosystem with AI capabilities.
• WordPress 7.0 will include “under-the-hood” AI features for developers to leverage.
• Creativity in the WordPress ecosystem is essential for leveraging AI effectively.
• AI should be a choice for users, not a forced integration.

Important Links:

• Announcing the Formation of the WordPress AI Team
• AI Building Blocks for WordPress
• AI for WordPress Hosts
• WordPress AI Team
• Connect with Jason: LinkedIn
• Jason’s Website
• The WP Minute+ Podcast: thewpminute.com/subscribe