In this week’s episode of The WP Week Podcast, we unpack major developments from the WordPress ecosystem and beyond. WordPress 6.8 Release Candidate 1 is out, bringing accessibility improvements, REST API enhancements, and translation readiness ahead of the April 15 launch. We also cover WooCommerce 9.8 RC, global sponsorship announcements, and serious plugin vulnerabilities impacting thousands of sites.Plus, we explore Google’s $100M settlement, OpenAI’s latest GPT-4o updates, new partnerships and acquisitions across the WordPress space, and innovative tools from the CloudFest Hackathon like CMSFreedom and Slop Stopper.Sponsored by:🔹 Kinsta – Enterprise-grade WordPress hosting with blazing-fast performance and built-in security.🔹 Omnisend – A top-rated email & SMS marketing tool that helps eCommerce brands grow effortlessly.🔹 WP Job Openings – The easy-to-use recruitment plugin that helps you build a career page and start hiring in minutes.🎧 Tune in now for the latest WordPress news, community updates, and emerging tech trends!