Automattic
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- parent of Gravatar 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 Tumblr 100%
- founded WordPress.com 90%
- developed WordPress 70%
- affiliated with WordPress.com 70%
- developed by WordPress 70%
- affiliated with WordPress 60%
- 2026-05-25 product_launch Automattic developed an internal AI tool for faster landing page creation. source
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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…
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US Consumers Turn Off by AI in Brand Messaging, Survey Finds
A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of US consumers find the use of "AI" in brand messaging to be a deterrent, with 60% expressing this sentiment. Consumers also report that the internet feels less hum…
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WordPress plugin simplifies AI content integration
Automattic developer Chris Huber has released an open-source WordPress plugin called Block Format Bridge. This plugin aims to provide a practical solution for managing and integrating AI-generated content within the Wor…
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UK banks gain GPT-5.5 access, excluded from Anthropic's Glasswing
UK banks are being offered access to OpenAI's GPT-5.5 model, but are excluded from Anthropic's Glasswing expansion. This comes as the UK regulator imposes new rules on Google regarding its AI search result changes. Mean…
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Automattic engineers ship LLM integration for Simplenote
Engineers at Automattic developed a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for their Simplenote app during a month-long hackathon. The tool integrates LLM capabilities into the note-taking application, allowing for not…
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Automattic uses AI to speed up landing page creation
Automattic employees developed an internal tool to quickly generate landing pages using AI, specifically leveraging Claude Code. This tool integrates pre-designed, reusable sections that can be populated with text and i…
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Automattic Head of AI James LePage Departs to Build Agentic Web
James LePage, Head of AI at Automattic, is departing the company to launch a new venture focused on the "Agentic Web." LePage believes that brand, legacy, taste, and distribution are increasingly important in an era whe…
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WordPress.org streamlines plugin submissions with AI and Playground CLI
A developer has created a more streamlined method for AI assistants to test WordPress plugins using the Playground CLI. This new approach simplifies the process, which was previously complex and error-prone when relying…
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WordPress Meetup discusses future without plugins, exploring AI integration
Matthias Reinhold of Automattic presented at the WP Zurich WordPress Meetup, discussing "Recap Q1/2026 Meetup: Goodbye Plugins." The presentation focused on the future of WordPress and its ecosystem.
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Automattic shares recap of Hilary Mason's AI fireside chat
A recap and recording of a live event featuring Hilary Mason are now available for those who missed it. The event, which took place in New York City, was hosted by Automattic. The discussion touched upon topics includin…