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Jeffrey B. Paul
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The AI Experiments plugin for WordPress is now live!

It introduces a new home for testing AI-powered features, starting with Title Generation in the block editor.

Give it a try and help shape the future of AI in WordPress: make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/11/2...

#WordPress #AI #WPAI #AIExperiments
Announcing the AI Experiments Plugin v0.1.0
The new AI Experiments plugin brings AI-powered features directly into WordPress. Version 0.1.0 introduces a framework for testing new ideas, starting with automatic title generation in the block e…
make.wordpress.org
November 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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wordpress.org
7 days until State of the Word 2025.

This year’s keynote is being broadcast live from San Francisco and coincides with the release of WordPress 6.9. Expect demos, a look at what is next for WordPress, and a live Q&A.

Details here: wordpress.org/state-of-the-word/

#StateOfTheWord #WordPress
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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The third Release Candidate for WordPress 6.9 is live! This milestone is crucial for testing and feedback, ensuring the quality of the upcoming final release. Your insights help shape the future of WordPress. Try it now and contribute to the community!

Download here: wp.me/pZhYe-52t

#WordPress
Ready to Download - WordPress 6.9 RC 3
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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wordpress.org
Updates can feel like wins! But if your changelog reads "bug fixes," it can turn into a scavenger hunt. 🧐 A clear changelog builds trust, reduces confusion, and boosts your professional image.

Read more: developer.wordpress.org/news/...

#WordPressDevelopment
The importance of a good changelog
A practical guide on writing changelogs that build trust, reduce confusion, and show professionalism, helping you and your users stay confidently informed.
developer.wordpress.org
November 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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wordpress.org
The new Abilities API offers a way to define and expose WordPress capabilities, streamlining workflows and opening up automation possibilities. It's set to launch in WordPress 6.9! Dive in and get ready to build smarter with WordPress.

Learn more: developer.wordpress.org/news/...

#WordPress
Introducing the WordPress Abilities API
WordPress 6.9 introduces the Abilities API. Learn what this new Ability will unlock for developers, and how to use it in your plugins and themes now.
developer.wordpress.org
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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ma.tt
While there is much to celebrate in WordPress sometimes we must also mourn.

In a horribly tragic incident, Zeel Thakkar, a WordPress contributor and Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship 2025 recipient, passed away on stage at WordCamp Surat. WordCamp Asia has written a beautiful memorial to her. She…
While there is much to celebrate in WordPress sometimes we must also mourn. In a horribly tragic incident, Zeel Thakkar, a WordPress contributor and Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship 2025 recipient, passed away on stage at WordCamp Surat. WordCamp Asia has written a beautiful memorial to her. She will be forever on our Remembers page.
ma.tt
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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felixarntz.bsky.social
Introducing the WordPress AI Client SDK:
make.wordpress.org/ai/2025/11/2...
A terminal including a PHP source code example for using the WordPress AI Client SDK
November 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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I'm excited for the Notes feature coming in @wordpress.org 6.9 that allows authors and editors to leave feedback right where they're working, within the block editor.

Additional technical details: make.wordpress.org/core/2025/11...

What's planned next in #WordPress 7.0: github.com/WordPress/gu...
November 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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wordpress.org
WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 2 is now available for testing. This vital milestone invites you to download and test the latest features that aim to enhance your experience. Your feedback is crucial for the final release! Ready to dive in?

Get the release here: wp.me/pZhYe-526

#WordPress
Ready to Download - WordPress 6.9 RC 2
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
jeffpaul.com
I missed @ma.tt's talk at #WCEH but caught up through his recap. It touched on the open web, social identity, and the future of AI.

I’ve shared two questions I hoped to ask him about helping people publish freely across the web and restoring trust in digital content.

jeffpaul.com/2025/11/rebl...
In response to Matt Mullenweg’s “WordCamp Canada Talk”
Questions in response to Matt’s townhall at WCEH: What role do you see WordPress, either in core or through plugins, playing to help people reclaim their online identity and make ‘publish onc…
jeffpaul.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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10up.com
🚀 AI-powered search just landed in ElasticPress Labs.

The latest 2.5 release introduces:
🔍 AI-generated search summaries
💬 Semantic (natural language) search

Bringing smarter, more intuitive search results, available now with an OpenAI key.

fueled.com/blog/elastic...
ElasticPress Updates Bring AI to WordPress Search · Fueled
ElasticPress, our fast and flexible search solution for WordPress, continues to evolve with powerful new features that supercharge search. With the release of ElasticPress 5.3 and its companion plugin...
fueled.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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wordpress.org
The Release Candidate 1 for WordPress 6.9 is here! This milestone invites you to explore enhanced Site Editor features, performance improvements, and updates across the board.

Join the journey and test the RC1 version now: wordpress.org/news/2025/11/wo...

#WordPress
Ready to Download - WordPress 6.9 RC 1
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Service is the truest measure of patriotism. On Veterans Day, we honor all who have taken the oath and worn the uniform - and our nation recommits to keeping its promises to every veteran who served our country.
November 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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wordpress.org
The upcoming release of WordPress 6.9 promises new blocks, enhanced collaboration features, and improved plugin security checks. Mark your calendars for the release on December 2nd, which coincides with State of the Word!

Details here: developer.wordpress.org/news/...

#WordPressDevelopment
What’s new for developers? (November 2025)
Learn more about WordPress 6.9, updates from Gutenberg 21.9 and 22.0, and the Playground and AI teams.
developer.wordpress.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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New WordPress developer live stream: Testing WordPress 6.9. Join me this Tuesday at 12:00 UTC. www.twitch.tv/jonathanboss...
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
jeffpaul.com
An absolutely over-packed house for a wide ranging conversation on AI threaded with insights on the 30 year history of the NYC tech scene. All the conversations afterward were also invigorating, as is the fun and quirky artwork in the former-Tumblr space (and one of the NYU students’ hoodie).
November 6, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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wordpress.org
What is State of the Word like if you have never been? It is bright lights, smart questions, and big ideas. It is demos, community, and the moment when everything clicks. This year, State of the Word goes live on December 2.

Event details: wordpress.org/state-of-the-word/

#SOTW #WordPress
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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blueastronaut.bsky.social
Random acts of senseless beauty #112
November 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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wordpress.org
WordPress 6.9 Beta 3 is here! Dive into new features and enhancements in this beta version. Your feedback is essential for a robust final release. Test it now on your local setup!

Explore the latest changes and download the beta: wordpress.org/news/wordpress-...

#WordPress
Ready to Download - WordPress 6.9 Beta 3
November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
jeffpaul.com
See everyone in two days for the "Smarter WordPress: How AI is Rewriting the Playbook" at @cloudfestusa.bsky.social!
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@jeffpaul.com will moderate “Smarter WordPress: How AI is Rewriting the Playbook,” exploring how AI is shaping the future of WordPress through smarter content creation, performance optimization, and user personalization.

📅 Nov. 5, 11:25 AM
🔗 www.cloudfest.com/usa/agenda/#...
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CloudFest USA 2025 Agenda - Unleash your cloud potential!
www.cloudfest.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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marisakabas.bsky.social
i’m continually struck by the joy zohran has brought to this election and the absolute venom with which it’s been met.
zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Oct 31
For New Yorkers who work the night shift, it can be nearly impossible to participate in political life of our city.

So tonight we’re bringing this campaign to them — starting with taxi drivers waiting at LaGuardia.
Zohran with his hand on his chest leaning into the passenger side window of a taxi, talking with the driver. Zohran extending his hand to shake hands with a taxi driver through the window. An airport worker showing Zohran something on his phone, both are smiling.
October 31, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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maddow.bsky.social
this is insane.

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October 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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10up.com
We’re heading to Miami for CloudFest USA, taking place November 5-6. If you’re attending, be sure to check out two sessions led by leaders from our team:
October 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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barackobama.bsky.social
California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.

California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.

Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.
October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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We're now under a week until @cloudfestusa.bsky.social!

I’m taking the stage to explore the future of cloud, emerging tech trends, and what it really takes to lead in this evolving space.

Last chance to register: i.snoball.it/p/2bevuJGV/l/4

#CloudFestUSA
Register for CloudFest USA | November 5-6
CloudFest USA in Miami is the premier event for cloud, hosting, and internet infrastructure leaders—two days of innovation, networking, and big ideas.
i.snoball.it
October 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM