Open Channels FM: Navigating Open Source Collaboration in the Age of AI

The rise of AI in open source software has expanded contributor diversity, necessitating improved communication and documentation to guide participants effectively while ensuring sustainable collaboration and high-quality resources.​ 

WPBeginner Spotlight 27: WordPress 7.1, WPVibe AI Everywhere, and a New Way to Record Your Screen

August was a big month for WordPress. WordPress 7.1 arrived on schedule, and WordCamp US brought four days of AI-focused talks to Phoenix. WPVibe doubled its install base in a single month. There is also a brand-new screen recording tool that we think you will… Read More » The post WPBeginner Spotlight 27: WordPress 7.1, WPVibe […]

Gutenberg Times: Building blocks without JavaScript, Accessibility Lab, AI plugin showdown and more —Weekend Edition 375

Hi, There is good news for me and good news for you. The good news for me: with my five-year anniversary at Automattic, I get to go on a 3-month sabbatical, starting this week. It also means not only a break from Automattic but also from the WordPress community, a place that kept me engaged […]

Open Channels FM: Signal – Caring in Creation, Partnerships and Trust, Autonomy, Acceleration, Responsibility

A focus on guiding new contributors in open source, discussing AI’s impact, and adding insightful commentary.​ 

Open Channels FM: Evolving Our Content to Embrace the Bigger Story in Open Channels FM

Bob Dunn discusses the move from highlighting builders to engaging with open source’s wider future.​ 

Open Channels FM: A Look at WordCamp US Including Events, Sessions, and Community Highlights

An informal look at WordCamp US featuring hackathon day, community feedback, networking, and thoughts on the new event structure.​ 

WordPress.org blog: WordPress Signs the Open Weights and American AI Leadership Letter

We’re proud to announce that WordPress has signed Open Weights and American AI Leadership, an open letter asking US policymakers to not place early restrictions on open weight AI models. These are artificial intelligence models that anyone can download, inspect, modify, and run on their own infrastructure. The letter was published on July 24, 2026, […]

Open Channels FM: X vs Nitter and XCancel, AI Middleware, and Accelerated Online College Degrees

Hear about X and Nitter, how AI changes human roles with meat proxies, and the shift toward rapid online degree programs​ 

Open Channels FM: Linux Foundation Proposes OpenMDW AI License as Debian and Bitcoin Tackle Open Source Security

Open Channels News discusses AI’s impact on open source, highlighting the Linux Foundation’s new license, Debian’s debate on AI-generated code, and Bitcoin’s security vulnerabilities.​ 

Open Channels FM: Building with AI How WordPress Standards Shape the Future of Open Source

In this episode, Adam and Nate discuss WordPress’s evolution amidst AI’s rise, emphasizing challenges like security and the need for developer intent and standards.​