This Week in WordPress #387

Join Nathan Wrigley, Taco Verdonschot, Robert Abela and Ivana Cirkovic. The conversation focused on recent WordPress developments, security concerns, and the growing prevalence of AI in the ecosystem. We got into the increasing volume and severity of security vulnerabilities, both within WordPress and on the wider internet, driven by AI capabilities. The discussion explored the impact of declining plugin sales, adaptations in business strategy, community-building through events like PressConf and educational initiatives, and upcoming WordPress releases including core security updates and AI integration plans. We also talked about the importance of user education, automation, and keeping software updated to stay secure in a rapidly changing environment.