Automattic
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- parent of Longreads 100%
- parent of WooCommerce 100%
- parent of Pocket Casts 100%
- founded by Matt Mullenweg 100%
- parent of Day One 100%
- parent of WordPress.com 100%
- parent of Gravatar 100%
- parent of Akismet 100%
- parent of Tumblr 100%
- founded WordPress.com 90%
- employed by Matt Mullenweg 90%
- employed by Toni Schneider 90%
- 2026-09-09 hiring Automattic's board of directors has placed CEO Matt Mullenweg on a paid leave of absence and appointed CFO Mark Davies as interim CEO. source
- 2026-09-09 hiring Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg was placed on a leave of absence, with CFO Mark Davies appointed as interim CEO by the board. source
- 2026-05-25 product_launch Automattic developed an internal AI tool for faster landing page creation. source
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Automattic execs sign severance deals; Apple TV app profiles expand to iOS
Automattic's interim CEO and legal chief, Mark Davies and Andy Missan respectively, signed reciprocal severance agreements during a period when Matt Mullenweg was on leave. These agreements ensure a year of salary and c…
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Apple exec discusses iPhone Duo, Automattic CEO reportedly returns
Craig Federighi, Apple's SVP of Software Engineering, discussed the potential overlap between the new iPhone Duo and iPads in an interview with Marques Brownlee. Separately, Matt Mullenweg has reportedly returned as CEO…
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NASA plans US Space Academy; Automattic CEO reinstated
NASA is reportedly accelerating plans to establish a US Space Academy, requesting financial commitments from various US states. In separate news, Matt Mullenweg has reportedly been reinstated as CEO of Automattic, just …
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Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg claims he is back in control after board leave
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg announced he is back in control of the company, less than 48 hours after the board had placed him on a leave of absence. Mullenweg communicated this through a company-wide Slack channel, st…
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Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg placed on leave by board
Automattic CEO and founder Matt Mullenweg has been placed on a paid leave of absence by the company's board of directors. Mullenweg stated in a company-wide Slack message that he was not in agreement with the board's de…
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Automattic reportedly discontinues Telex service
Automattic has reportedly discontinued its service, Telex. Users can still download their created content, but the platform will no longer be operational. The news of Telex's shutdown was shared on Mastodon.
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Gemini AI fails basic "failure" word test, highlighting AI fallibility
Generative AI systems, like Google's Gemini, have demonstrated an inability to correctly identify the word "failure" in a simple test, instead suggesting it contains "ia not ai." This highlights the ongoing fallibility …
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Automattic's AI-powered CRM Mesh launches on Android
Automattic's personal CRM, Mesh, has launched on Android devices, enhancing its capabilities for users to manage their personal and professional networks. The app allows for detailed contact management, notes, and outre…
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AI accelerates software engineering shifts, impacting mid-level roles
AI's rapid advancement is fundamentally altering the landscape of software engineering, particularly impacting mid-level roles. While AI tools can accelerate development and code generation, they also risk exacerbating …
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Web development, fame, and open source insights from Signal podcast
This cluster features discussions on personal journeys in web development, the complexities of fame, and the advantages of open-source contributions. Simon Kraft shares his experience returning to web development with r…
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Bluesky's AI assistant Attie evolves into a social research tool
Bluesky's AI assistant, Attie, is being expanded into an open social research tool. The new 'Quests' feature allows users to ask Attie questions about trends and influential accounts across the Bluesky network and any a…
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Open Source, AI Security, and Web Design Fundamentals Discussed
This podcast episode discusses the intersection of open-source software and business, emphasizing that open-source is already a commercial product and can be monetized without violating licenses. It also highlights the …
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AI Reshapes Internet Identity and Domain Names, ICANN Policy Gains Prominence
The future of the internet's identity and domain name system is being reshaped by artificial intelligence, according to a discussion on Open Web Conversations. Hosts noted the increasing importance of ICANN's policy sum…
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Author deletes Gravatar account over undisclosed AI feature
The author expresses strong dissatisfaction with Automattic's recent changes to Gravatar, likening them to an "anti-feature." This decision, made without prior notification, has led the author to delete their Gravatar a…
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AI accelerates web security threats, demanding layered defenses from hosts
The rapid advancement of AI has significantly accelerated the timeline between the discovery of web vulnerabilities and their exploitation, compressing it from weeks or days to mere hours. This necessitates a multi-laye…
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Bluesky Appoints Toni Schneider as Official CEO
Toni Schneider has officially been appointed as the CEO of Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform. Schneider had been serving as the interim CEO since March, following the departure of Jay Graber. Graber, who …
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Automattic releases "Code For the People" documentary on open source
A new short documentary titled "Code For the People" from Automattic explores the significance of open source and its impact on the future of the web. While it may not offer novel insights for those already involved in …
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Lawyer discusses AI's impact on open source licensing and copyright
An IT lawyer specializing in open source, Carlo Piana, discussed the legal intricacies of open source software and the emerging challenges posed by AI. He emphasized the critical importance of selecting appropriate lice…
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First AI Leaders Micro-Credential graduates recognized in Chicago
The first cohort of students to receive the AI Leaders Micro-Credential has graduated, with approximately 40 individuals from the University of Illinois Chicago, Louisiana Tech University, and the University of Louisian…
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WordPress.org Marketing Director Open Sources AI Agent Skills Guide
Nicholas Garofalo, the Marketing Director for WordPress.org, has open-sourced a guide detailing AI agent skills and brand writing strategies. This guide is designed to power the project's social media presence. The init…