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Automattic Acquires WPAI to Advance AI-Powered Tools in WordPress
In a strategic move to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities, Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, has acquired WPAI, a startup specializing in AI-powered tools for WordPress. Founded two years ago, WPAI has developed innovative products such as CodeWP, an AI integrated development environment for WordPress developers; AgentWP, an AI assistant for WordPress; and WP.Chat, a…
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BuddyPress Lead Developer Mathieu Viet Departs WordPress Over Ethical Concerns
In a significant development within the WordPress community, Mathieu Viet, the lead developer of BuddyPress, has announced his departure from the ecosystem. Viet’s decision stems from concerns over recent actions by WordPress leadership, particularly regarding the restriction of WordPress.org API services for users associated with specific hosting companies. Viet expressed his disapproval of these measures,…
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What Is an API? A Beginner’s Guide to How the Digital World Connects
In today’s digital landscape, applications, websites, and services seamlessly interact with each other. Whether you’re booking a flight, making an online payment, or logging into an app with your Google account, there’s one thing working behind the scenes to make it all happen: an API. But what exactly is an API, and why is it…