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OpenAI to route sensitive conversations to GPT-5, introduce parental controls

OpenAI said Tuesday it plans to route sensitive conversations to reasoning models like GPT-5 and roll out parental controls within the next month – part of an ongoing response to recent safety incidents involving ChatGPT failing to detect mental distress.​ ​OpenAI said Tuesday it plans to route sensitive conversations to reasoning models like GPT-5 and roll […]

Judges side with Trump EPA over canceled Inflation Reduction Act grants to nonprofits

An appellate court found that the Trump administration was within its rights to cancel billions of dollars in grants. The nonprofits that had their grants canceled are expected to appeal.​ ​An appellate court found that the Trump administration was within its rights to cancel billions of dollars in grants. The nonprofits that had their grants canceled […]

Matt: Fact Checkers

The New Yorker is always good, but they’re having a bit of a victory lap as they celebrate their centennial. This article on the vaunted fact-checkers is such a delight, with so many in-jokes and back references it’s hard to keep track. When I started WordPress, I wrote down five publications that I hoped someday […]

Space investing goes mainstream as VCs ditch the rocket science requirements

Seven Seven Six’s Katelin Holloway represents non-technical VCs pouring billions into space startups, betting operational chops will trump aerospace degrees as the industry shifts from rockets to lunar mining and orbital manufacturing.​ ​Seven Seven Six’s Katelin Holloway represents non-technical VCs pouring billions into space startups, betting operational chops will trump aerospace degrees as the industry shifts […]

Aaron Jorbin: WP Book Club Week 1

If you signed up on the original post, you will also receive this info in an email. For week one of a WordPress Book Club, we will be discussing the Preface and Chapter 1. Introduction. To start the club, we are going to do introductions. I’ll ask everyone to share their name and how long they have been involved […]

UK age check law seems to be hurting sites that comply, helping those that don’t

The U.K. recently started enforcing new age-check rules, and The Washington Post reports that it’s already having a significant effect on traffic to porn sites.​ ​The U.K. recently started enforcing new age-check rules, and The Washington Post reports that it’s already having a significant effect on traffic to porn sites. 

Matt: Summer WordPress Update

I’m still buzzing from an incredible WordCamp US this week, from contributor day to the closing party the vibes were right and it was amazing to connect with fellow travelers in the journey towards creating a more free and open source internet. Before our open town hall Q&A I was able to make some fun […]

Taco Bell is having second thoughts about relying on AI at the drive-through 

Taco Bell has apparently rolled out voice AI-powered ordering at more than 500 drive-throughs, leading to unflattering viral moments like someone ordering 18,000 water cups in order to “bypass” the AI and get connected to a human server.​ ​Taco Bell has apparently rolled out voice AI-powered ordering at more than 500 drive-throughs, leading to unflattering viral […]

I’m really impressed with this $400 portable projector

Projectors have come a long way and this portable one from Lumi offers impressive features, like Google TV and an obstacle avoidance function.​ ​Projectors have come a long way and this portable one from Lumi offers impressive features, like Google TV and an obstacle avoidance function. 

WordPress.org blog: Portland Welcomes WordCamp US 2025: A Community Gathering

A full house of attendees gathered in Portland, Oregon, for WordCamp US 2025, with thousands more tuning in online. Over four days, the flagship WordPress event brought together contributors, innovators, and community members for collaboration, inspiration, and discovery. WordPress is so unique because we’re not just a product; we’re a movement. Matt Mullenweg, WordPress Cofounder […]

Cracks are forming in Meta’s partnership with Scale AI

Two months after making a $14.3B investment in Scale AI, Meta is relying heavily on its competitors to train next generation AI models.​ ​Two months after making a $14.3B investment in Scale AI, Meta is relying heavily on its competitors to train next generation AI models. 

Uber and Lyft drivers in California win a path to unionization 

The agreement creates a model for drivers to be able to organize for increased pay, job protections, and other benefits. In exchange, California regulators say they’ll support legislation to reduce expensive insurance coverage mandates that ride-hailing companies have to pay.​ ​The agreement creates a model for drivers to be able to organize for increased pay, job […]

Tesla challenges $243 million verdict in Autopilot death trial

The company’s lawyers blame the driver (who settled with the victims separately) for the crash, and the plaintiffs’ lawyers for “overwhelming” the jury with “irrelevant evidence.”​ ​The company’s lawyers blame the driver (who settled with the victims separately) for the crash, and the plaintiffs’ lawyers for “overwhelming” the jury with “irrelevant evidence.” 

WhatsApp fixes ‘zero-click’ bug used to hack Apple users with spyware

A spyware vendor was behind a recent campaign that abused a vulnerability in WhatsApp to deliver an exploit capable of hacking into iPhones and Macs.​ ​A spyware vendor was behind a recent campaign that abused a vulnerability in WhatsApp to deliver an exploit capable of hacking into iPhones and Macs.