450 - What just happened? Episode 5. WordPress in transition, 6.9, trademark battles, and AI

December 18, 2025 01:24:54
450 - What just happened? Episode 5. WordPress in transition, 6.9, trademark battles, and AI
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450 - What just happened? Episode 5. WordPress in transition, 6.9, trademark battles, and AI

Dec 18 2025 | 01:24:54

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Show Notes

In this episode of WP Builds, Nathan Wrigley and Rae Morey recap the past few months in the WordPress ecosystem. They talk about the new features of WordPress 6.9, discuss advances in AI tools and APIs, and highlight community news including sponsorship shifts, legal updates, and standout block themes like Ollie. The conversation also touches on flagship WordCamp scheduling challenges, the launch of Telex, and the evolving role of Jetpack. Throughout, Rae Morey provides expert insight, drawing on her reporting for The Repository. Go listen...

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