Automattic Acquires AI Startup WPAI to Enhance WordPress Functionality and Innovation

Automattic Acquires AI Start-Up WPAI

Source: Silicon Republic

Purpose of Acquisition

• Automattic, the owner of WordPress, has acquired WPAI to enhance user experience on its platform.
• The acquisition reflects Automattic's commitment to integrate AI solutions for a smarter and faster WordPress.

Details of the Acquisition

• WPAI's founders will join Automattic to lead the implementation of AI technologies within WordPress.
• WPAI aims to make WordPress more accessible through AI integration.
• Automattic's previous acquisition included the app Beeper for approximately $125 million.

Future Direction

• Automattic will focus on building and testing innovative AI solutions for WordPress users and developers.
• WPAI plans to announce additional details regarding its technology transition in the coming months.

Background Context

• Matt Mullenweg, Automattic's co-founder, stirred controversy earlier this year with comments about WP Engine, leading to legal disputes.
• WPAI is known for its AI products, including CodeWP, WP.Chat, and AgentWP.