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So much Automattic; Here comes the PE

Let’s talk about how much Automattic actually does in the tech space. From real estate to shrugging off Apple. Does Matt Mullenweg have a new focus? Will private equity hurt the WordPress space? As more acquisitions and consolidation take place, what’s the future for the tight knit fabric of our community? Apple Journals & Day…

What Should WordPress AI Look Like?
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What Should WordPress AI Look Like?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be at the front of everyone’s mind. It’s hard to escape – even if you’re not a fan of the technology. Therefore, it’s no surprise that this talk has invaded the WordPress community. Developers are already finding ways to integrate tools like ChatGPT into their plugins. And project co-founder Matt…

Automattic launches AI Assistant & we’re slapping the beta label on it
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Automattic launches AI Assistant & we’re slapping the beta label on it

We’re slapping the beta label on it! For the summer, we’re experimenting with a new format to the podcast and the newsletter. In the past, I’ve talked about the cost of curating and commenting on the weekly cycle of WordPress news. The cost is starting to catch up, sponsors want more, and the audience is…

WP 20th Anniversary: Cast of Characters Part 2
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WP 20th Anniversary: Cast of Characters Part 2

To honor WordPress’s 20th anniversary David Bisset has invited four charming and entertinaing community members to talk about some highlights in it’s history. Primary topics include: how WordPress has made an open source for the general community, what proposal or feature of WordPress over the years didn’t get attention or appreciation it deserved, and what…

Tim Ferris Podcast: Seth Godin hints at Automattic’s top-secret AI plugin
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Tim Ferris Podcast: Seth Godin hints at Automattic’s top-secret AI plugin

Available WordPress AI plugins & services are starting to stack up like NFT’s in 2021. WPAI Universe lists 50+ AI resources for WordPress and wp.org has 116 results for the search term ’chatgpt’ at the time of this writing. For over a year, WordPress has been a natural pairing for a lot of the sane…

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WordCamp EU’s Diversity Woes, WordPress 6.2.2’s Quick Fix, No Matt for WP 6.3

Questions regarding WordCamp Europe’s commitment to diversity were in the news last week. The event came under fire for its first few rounds of speaker announcements. A tweet from Global Organizer Sjoerd Blom also raised eyebrows. StellarWP’s Michelle Frechette observed the roster’s lack of women and people of color. Blom replied that Frechette was “being…

Choppy start to WCEU
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Choppy start to WCEU

The hot topic this week was diversity. More specifically, how it relates to the upcoming WordCamp Europe speaker lineup. After the event announced its fifth round of speakers, StellarWP’s Michelle Frechette took to Twitter with the following observation: “So far only 25% of the speakers announced for #WCEU are women (by name/photo), and only three…

WordPress 20th anniversary: Cast of Characters part 1
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WordPress 20th anniversary: Cast of Characters part 1

To honor WordPress’s 20th anniversary David Bisset has a friendly chat with four prominent but cool community members to talk about some highlights in it’s history. Primary topics include: Memorial WordPress Release, a WordCamp or WordCamp Experience, and the most notable State of the Word Announcement from Matt. Guests also share other moments that stood…

Exploring the Future of WordCamps With Angela Jin
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Exploring the Future of WordCamps With Angela Jin

WordCamps have long served as a point of connection within the WordPress community. Those who attend these worldwide events gain knowledge. But they also find kinship and opportunity. Thus, the importance of WordCamps can’t be overstated. They’re vital to the growth of both the software and the community. We missed them during the pandemic. And…

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