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WordPress Core always seeks to provide a stable foundation for folks to build upon directly and extend as they see fit. Even if a new technology is not actually included in Core, the project aims to enable innovation and progress through extension (plugins, themes, etc.) wherever possible and sensible.
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) technology has made huge strides in recent years, with the potential to revolutionize how humans build and interact with websites, companies, and individuals. As the WordPress community dives into the world of AI, the responsibility and role the Core WordPress software has in this journey has come into question. This post attempts to build clarity around how Core aims to function during this evolving time, while encouraging folks to share what would be helpful for them to integrate AI into the experiences they seek to create with WordPress.
WordPress blocks describe both content and layout; since many of the recent AI strides come in the form of large language models (LLMs), having a common “language” of blocks can be an incredibly powerful way to bridge the communication between AI technologies, developers, and users alike. With the right foundation in place, developers will be able to integrate AI into their plugins and themes, making it easier than ever to create intelligent and personalized experiences for WordPress users.