This episode covers the upcoming WordPress 6.6 release, the new PHP version requirement, and the Data Liberation project for easy WordPress migration. Google introduces Performance Max for Marketplaces and tightens spam policies. Microsoft's AI Copilot enhances advertising strategies, and a security update for Yoast SEO plugin is announced.

Shutterstock acquires Envato, WPBeginner Growth Fund partners with AccessAlly, and WPShout merges with CodeinWP. OpenAI and Stack Overflow collaborate, while WordPress.com tests an AI website builder.

WPMU DEV unveils new support services, Elementor releases AI Copilot, and WordPress.com adds a Font Library. Jetpack simplifies mobile uploads, TasteWP offers a discount, TeamWP rebrands, SolidWP hosts a meme contest, and support Birgit Olzem's WordCamp Europe journey.

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Thanks to Omnisend and WP Job Openings plugin for sponsoring this episode.