Open Channels FM: Open Source Maintainers Defend Against AI Spam, Linux Data Trends and WordPress Accessibility Challenges

AI-driven growth presents challenges in security and accessibility and infrastructure hurdles that technology teams cannot ignore.

Open Channels FM: The Essential Human Touch in Genealogical Research

As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into genealogical research, it is tempting to imagine a future where longstanding mysteries are unraveled with a few keystrokes. AI tools can now scan, transcribe, and sort through centuries of records, but the heart of successful genealogy still depends on something machines cannot replicate: the human touch. No matter

OpenStation Blog: Someone Said “I Hate OpenStation.” That Was Actually Useful.

A few days ago, someone opened a support thread about AllTerrain Forms and, in the middle of otherwise useful feedback, wrote something very direct: “I hate OpenStation.” Obviously that is not the nicest sentence to read when you are working on the product, but at the same time it immediately got my attention because this

Matt: Beeper MCP

Fellow Automattician Job Thomas, down in Cape Town, South Africa, has a lovely story about using Claude and the Beeper MCP to wrangle all the group chats for his daughter’s sports.

Open Channels FM: Technology’s Fast Feedback Loop with Triumph of the Nerds, Agile AI, and WordPress Security

Faster tech means new challenges from AI feedback loops to WordPress security incidents.

Open Channels FM: Topics in Tech Business, It’s Rinse and Repeat

Sometime we think, been there, done that, but hey, not everyone has done that.

Akismet: Akismet Now Supports Drupal 12

Version 1.1.0 of the official Akismet Drupal module is out with support for Drupal 12. If you’re planning your move to 12, spam protection won’t hold you back. Here are the highlights. Drupal 12 from day one The module now runs on Drupal 10.3+, 11 and 12. On Drupal 12, Akismet checks comments and user

Open Channels FM: Beyond Rants, Productive Discussions and the Mystery of Poor Design Choices

Bob Dunn reflects on online conversation styles and an infamous hardware design blunder, offering unsolicited solutions and food for thought.

Open Channels FM: Why We Build Systems aka Zach and Carl’s Emporium of Madness

In this episode, hosts Zach and Carl discuss adapting to technological change, personal reinvention, and the impact of AI on creativity and web development, emphasizing diverse income strategies and effective ADHD management.

WPBeginner Spotlight 28: WPVibe Hits 50,000 Sites, a New WPForms Dashboard, and Two WordPress Security Updates

September was the month WordPress plugins really started talking to AI assistants in a serious way. You can now manage backups, forms, online stores, and fundraising campaigns just by asking Claude or ChatGPT, and there’s a good chance you already have some of these plugins… Read More » The post WPBeginner Spotlight 28: WPVibe Hits 50,000