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Tumblr migrates more than 500 million blogs to WordPress

Automattic plans to migrate Tumblr's blogs to WordPress back end while preserving its user experience.

Automattic acquires WPAI, a startup that creates AI solutions for WordPress | TechCrunch

Automattic acquires WPAI to enhance AI integrations in WordPress, including the discontinuation and merging of current WPAI tools.

Automattic staff walk with severance over WP Engine feud

Mullenweg feels relieved after 159 employees left, following his conflict with WP Engine over trademark licensing.

159 employees are leaving Automattic as CEO's fight with WP Engine escalates | TechCrunch

Mullenweg reported that 159 employees, about 8.4% of staff, accepted a severance package amid disagreements over the direction of WordPress.

Tumblr to move its half a billion blogs to WordPress | TechCrunch

Automattic is shifting Tumblr's backend to WordPress, maintaining Tumblr's unique identity while enhancing integration and tool development across both platforms.

WordPress founder sued for alleged libel and attempted extortion

WP Engine is suing Matt Mullenweg and Automattic over trademark disputes, accusing them of abuse of power and greed.

Tumblr migrates more than 500 million blogs to WordPress

Automattic plans to migrate Tumblr's blogs to WordPress back end while preserving its user experience.

Automattic acquires WPAI, a startup that creates AI solutions for WordPress | TechCrunch

Automattic acquires WPAI to enhance AI integrations in WordPress, including the discontinuation and merging of current WPAI tools.

Automattic staff walk with severance over WP Engine feud

Mullenweg feels relieved after 159 employees left, following his conflict with WP Engine over trademark licensing.

159 employees are leaving Automattic as CEO's fight with WP Engine escalates | TechCrunch

Mullenweg reported that 159 employees, about 8.4% of staff, accepted a severance package amid disagreements over the direction of WordPress.

Tumblr to move its half a billion blogs to WordPress | TechCrunch

Automattic is shifting Tumblr's backend to WordPress, maintaining Tumblr's unique identity while enhancing integration and tool development across both platforms.

WordPress founder sued for alleged libel and attempted extortion

WP Engine is suing Matt Mullenweg and Automattic over trademark disputes, accusing them of abuse of power and greed.
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The 'WordPress' fight is now a lawsuit

WP Engine is suing Matt Mullenweg and Automattic over alleged libel and extortion related to WordPress trademarks.

Blackrock marks down its investment in Automattic by 10% | TechCrunch

Blackrock has reduced the valuation of its Automattic stake by 10% amid ongoing competitive and legal challenges.

Federal judge slaps down Automattic, granting temporary injunction to WP Engine in ongoing WordPress squabble

Automattic is required to restore WP Engine's access to wordpress.org and stop blocking its resources and functionalities.

Open source gets complicated

Compliance requirements in the Linux kernel highlights the growing importance of open source amidst global scrutiny.

The 'WordPress' fight is now a lawsuit

WP Engine is suing Matt Mullenweg and Automattic over alleged libel and extortion related to WordPress trademarks.

Blackrock marks down its investment in Automattic by 10% | TechCrunch

Blackrock has reduced the valuation of its Automattic stake by 10% amid ongoing competitive and legal challenges.

Federal judge slaps down Automattic, granting temporary injunction to WP Engine in ongoing WordPress squabble

Automattic is required to restore WP Engine's access to wordpress.org and stop blocking its resources and functionalities.

Open source gets complicated

Compliance requirements in the Linux kernel highlights the growing importance of open source amidst global scrutiny.
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Automattic launches AI writing tool that aims to make WordPress blogs more readable and succinct | TechCrunch

Automattic's Write Brief with AI tool on WordPress.com helps bloggers write more clearly and concisely.

Tumblr launches its semi-private 'Communities' in open beta | TechCrunch

Tumblr launches "Communities" feature in open beta, offering users dedicated spaces to connect on various topics.

Beeper Messaging App Is Acquired as a Bet on a Regulatory Shift

Beeper acquired by Automattic for $125 million to develop unified messaging service for various platforms.
Regulators are pressuring tech companies to open messaging services to third parties for enhanced communication options.
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Wordpress and Tumblr will sell user data to train AI models - report

Automattic is planning to sell user data for AI training.
Automattic is implementing new settings for users to opt-out of data sharing with third parties, including AI companies.

Tumblr's owner is striking deals with OpenAI and Midjourney for training data, says report

Automattic in talks with AI companies to use data from Tumblr users' posts for training AI models.
Automattic plans to launch an opt-out setting for users to prevent data sharing with third parties, including AI companies.

Wordpress and Tumblr will sell user data to train AI models - report

Automattic is planning to sell user data for AI training.
Automattic is implementing new settings for users to opt-out of data sharing with third parties, including AI companies.

Tumblr's owner is striking deals with OpenAI and Midjourney for training data, says report

Automattic in talks with AI companies to use data from Tumblr users' posts for training AI models.
Automattic plans to launch an opt-out setting for users to prevent data sharing with third parties, including AI companies.
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WordPress and Tumblr Plan to Sell User Content to AI Companies

Automattic is in talks to sell content from its platforms to AI companies for training, causing controversy within the company.
Generative AI business is growing, but faces challenges with copyright concerns and lawsuits from major publishers.
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