Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic | What is the Future of WordPress in a World of AI?

Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic | What is the Future of WordPress in a World of AI?

Author: Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen February 24, 2026 Duration: 49:36
#998- WP-Tonic Show: What is The Future of WordPress in a World of AI? Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic | What is the Future of WordPress in a World of AI? Discover the future of WordPress in AI era. Learn how artificial intelligence is reshaping CMS platforms and what it means for your website. In this insightful video, we explore the future of WordPress in an increasingly AI-driven landscape. Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping web development, content creation, and user interaction. We delve into innovative tools, trends, and potential challenges that WordPress users may face. With Special Guest Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic https://ma.tt/ @photomatt --------------------- Sponsors of The Show ------------------------------- Kintsa - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WP-Rollover - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LifterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ---------------------- Sponsors of The Show ------------------------------- Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen Jonathan Denwood https://www.wp-tonic.com https://manananomas.com----------------------------- ------------------------------- ▬▬ LEARN FROM US ▬▬ ► Our course is" Are You Looking To Build Your Membership Website Quickly And EASILY On WordPress?" https://www.wp-tonic.com/course/ ▬▬ LET'S CONNECT ▬▬ ► Facebook Free Group "The Membership Machine Show" Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipmachine ► Podcast "The Membership Machine Show" https://f0k0.short.gy/oF9q9f ► X (Twitter) https://x.com/wptonic_com ▬▬ SPECIAL DEALS ON THE TOOLS WE USE TO BUILD (ONLINE COURSES) ▬▬ https://www.wp-tonic.com/deals/ ▬▬ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ▬▬ We discuss everything connected to building a successful membership/community website in 2024, from the right technology to using up-to-date digital marketing techniques. //CONTACT: For business inquiries ONLY, please use this email: support@wptonic.com ----------------------------- ------------------------------- -----------------------------

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