Our Matt breaks down Matt Mullenweg’s keynote at WordCamp US 2025! Get the highlights and honest reactions to the most important moments, including:
- The evolving role of the WordPress community and the “four freedoms” at the heart of open source.
- Addressing the “elephant in the room” and the impact of recent legal and industry challenges.
- WordPress’s push to be more present on YouTube and across platforms, and why authentic community engagement matters.
- The future of AI in WordPress, including hands-on impressions of new tools like Telex and thoughts on browser-based AI.
- Predictions for the next 10 years of WordPress and Automattic, and what it means for users, professionals, and the open web.
Whether you missed the keynote or want a thoughtful recap, this episode covers the key takeaways and what they mean for the future of WordPress. Subscribe to The WP Minute for more insights, news, and community updates!
Matt's video on Telex AI by Automattic https://youtu.be/t5dRm70FnSg
Mullenweg's Keynote WCUS https://youtu.be/45HRzzc0waU?si=DIhxDiqwGNzAPWTL
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