Open Channels FM: Multi-Layered Security and the Future of Hosting in an AI World

In this episode, Adam and Aaron discuss evolving web security in the AI era, emphasizing proactive strategies, layered defenses, and the vital role of hosts in protecting websites against modern threats. Secure your online presence!​ 

Open Channels FM: Understanding Open Source Law and AI Impacts in Modern Software Development

In this Open Web Conversations episode, host Anne Bovelett chats with lawyer Carlo Piana about open source software’s legal challenges, AI’s impact on coding, and the importance of proper licensing and attribution.​ 

WordPress.org blog: Your Guide to WordCamp US 2026

August 16-19, 2026 | Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona WordCamp US 2026 returns for another year, this time in Phoenix, Arizona, for four days, August 16 to 19. It comes at a moment of real energy for WordPress, as artificial intelligence reshapes everyday workflows, the business of building and maintaining sites is shifting, and new […]

Gutenberg Times: Gutenberg Changelog #132 – Proposals for Core, Calls for Testing, WordPress 7.1 and Gutenberg 23.4 and 23.5

In episode 132 of the Gutenberg Changelog podcast, host Birgit Pauli-Haack and guest Ellen Bauer explore the latest updates within the WordPress ecosystem. The conversation centers on the releases of Gutenberg 23.4 and 23.5, the recent WordPress 7.0.1 maintenance update, and the strategic roadmap for the upcoming WordPress 7.1.A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to […]

Gutenberg Times: Roadmap 7.1, Gutenberg 23.5, Responsive Styling, Migration to Block themes — Weekend Edition #368

Hi there, After a four-week break — courtesy of a sciatic nerve with strong opinions — I’m happy to be back in by office chair and in your inbox. There is plenty to catch up on. Beyond the updates on the new WordPress and Gutenberg versions, you’ll find stories below from WordPress veterans on migrating […]

Gutenberg Times: WordPress 7.0.1 Fixes Registration Spam, wp_kses() CSS Corruption, and 7.0 Admin Design Glitches

WordPress 7.0.1 is now available. As the first maintenance release of the 7.0 cycle, it’s strictly a bug-fix release: every included ticket addresses either a regression introduced during 7.0 development or an issue intentionally deferred at the end of the cycle. The release ships fixes for 17 core Trac tickets and 14 Gutenberg PRs. Because […]

Dennis Snell: See DATA, CDATA, RCDATA, and PCDATA oh my!

HTML and XML are markup languages based on plaintext files. This means that any given character could be part of a syntax form (a tag, a comment, a character reference, etc…) or it could be representing itself the way it reads in the file literally. <tag>&middot; Text node</tag> Whenever a character might be ambiguous, both […]

How to Connect AI Agents With WordPress using MCP (Step by Step)

AI assistants like Claude Code, Cowork, and ChatGPT are incredible productivity boosters, and if you wished that you could connect these AI tools with WordPress directly, then you’re not alone. Lately, I have been using WordPress MCP by WPVibe to let my AI assistant manage my website, and it’s truly amazing how much time this […]

Open Channels FM: The Real Challenge of Technological Solutions: Exclusion in the Age of Verification

David Snead, director of the Secure Hosting Alliance and a long-time Internet policy leader, shares his perspective on the complexities that emerge when technological solutions like age verification are implemented in the digital infrastructure space. Dave’s reflection highlights how the push for more secure, regulated environments can unintentionally create barriers for vulnerable or less tech-savvy […]

Open Channels FM: The Paradox of Empowerment in a Disruptive Era

Tech feels wild and unpredictable, yet super empowering. Success now hinges on broad awareness and curiosity, not just deep specialization. Embrace the chaos.​