Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, has acquired WPAI, an AI startup specializing in WordPress solutions. WPAI's team will join Automattic to spearhead AI integration within the WordPress ecosystem.
Key Highlights:
- WPAI's products, including CodeWP and AgentWP, will be integrated into Automattic's offerings.
- The acquisition aims to reshape how users and developers interact with WordPress through AI.
- Automattic will develop AI standards for WordPress, enhance core functionality, and create tools for better website building and management.
This acquisition follows Automattic's recent purchase of Harper, a grammar-checking tool for developers. This move strengthens Automattic's commitment to innovation within the WordPress platform, building upon existing AI tools like their writing assistant. For more on AI advancements, see OpenAI's Sora video generation tool and Amazon's AGI Lab.
This focus on AI aligns with broader industry trends, such as those discussed in macOS 15.3's enhanced AI features, indicating a growing integration of AI across various platforms.