WordPress is Stepping Up its AI Game
WordPress recently announced the formation of an AI team to lead the development of AI products within its developer community. This team includes top experts like James LePage from Automattic, Felix Arntz and Pascal Birchler from Google, and Jeff Paul from 10up.
Taking Control of AI Development
With WordPress being a dominant platform for website building, it’s no surprise that developers in its open-source community have been dabbling in AI tools. The creation of a dedicated team shows WordPress’s commitment to organizing and guiding AI efforts among developers.
The Future of AI in WordPress
According to Mary Hubbard, WordPress’s executive director, a unified team will ensure thoughtful AI development, prevent fragmentation, and keep projects aligned with WordPress’s long-term goals. Currently, there are 660 AI plug-ins available for the hosted version of WordPress, with even more options on WordPress.org. Popular plug-ins include AI-powered template builders, SEO optimization tools, and chatbots.
