New acquisition expands Automattic’s AI efforts in WordPress
In a strategic move to integrate advanced AI solutions, Automattic has acquired WPAI, a startup known for its innovative tools designed for WordPress users.
Automattic, the company behind WordPress, announced its acquisition of WPAI, a startup specialising in AI tools for WordPress. WPAI’s offerings include CodeWP, a tool for creating plugins using AI, and AgentWP, an AI assistant for site builders. While these tools will be discontinued in their current form, Automattic plans to integrate their capabilities into its own suite of products.
The founding team of WPAI will join Automattic to spearhead AI initiatives within the WordPress ecosystem. According to Automattic, their efforts will focus on creating new AI-driven solutions to simplify development, enhance website management, and improve user experience all while staying true to WordPress’s open-source values.
This acquisition comes on the heels of Automattic’s recent purchase of Harper, a Grammarly competitor for developers. Together, these moves highlight Automattic’s growing investment in AI technologies to streamline content creation and site functionality for its millions of users worldwide. Financial details of the WPAI deal were not disclosed.
WPAI has expressed a commitment to advancing AI standards for WordPress and collaborating closely with the community to ensure thoughtful and innovative implementation. These developments could redefine how developers and users interact with WordPress, making the platform even more accessible and efficient.
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