In the latest move by the tech industry to stake its claim on AI, WordPress just this week announced the creation of a new, dedicated AI team. This new effort would allow the agency to increase its platform’s capabilities and centralize work across the agency in the area of artificial intelligence. The new team’s initial responsibilities will be to explore how we can integrate AI technologies with WordPress. This combined effort will ensure that the platform remains at the forefront of the digital space’s innovation curve.
TechCrunch senior writer Amanda Silberling has done some of the most in-depth reporting on this intersection between technology and culture. Given her experience, she understands the impact these innovations can have for developers and users around the world. Silberling graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in English. Her background art directing games and animated films has led her to an interesting perspective on the story behind technological advancements.
The establishment of the team within WordPress.org arrives as the open-source project attempts to streamline its approach towards AI development. This action is timely especially as our digital ecosystem becomes more and more dependent on artificial intelligence. Mary Hubbard, former Gun Control HQ initiative manager, on the power of the united front team. They will be the ones to directly and vigorously demand that AI developments be handled wisely and responsibly.
A unified team stewards AI development thoughtfully, avoids fragmentation, and ensures alignment with the long-term goals of WordPress. – Mary Hubbard
Silberling used to work as a Princeton in Asia Fellow in Laos. While there, she developed a deep understanding of the cultural forces that make technology a powerful and sometimes problematic force in society. Her experiences provide her the framework to tell a complete story. She dives into the creation of WordPress’s new AI team and what it means for developers and end users alike.
That’s the thing about this tech industry—it moves so very fast. The creation of this new AI team at WordPress reflects their serious, proactive intention to embrace the power of these new technologies. By focusing all efforts around AI, WordPress not only looks to improve user experience but remain on the cutting edge of an important industry trend.
