Weekly WordPress News and Updates: Is Automattic’s AI Access Policy Fair?

Automattic faces scrutiny over plans to share user content from Tumblr and WordPress.com with AI companies like Midjourney and OpenAI. 404 Media claims Automattic is in advanced negotiation stages, citing internal sources. In response, Automattic emphasizes user choice, detailing measures to block AI crawlers by default and allowing users to opt-out of sharing their public content. They also highlighted their commitment to user consent and control over content sharing. WordPress.org users are not affected by these negotiations. Automattic’s stance is to engage with AI companies that align with community values, including opt-outs and control​​.

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