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At Automattic, we don’t just build the web; we build space for the moments that define us. Read Manzoor’s story: automattic.com/2026/03/11/one…

“Not caring about my work during those days was a huge relief,” says Manzoor. That peace of mind allowed him to stay present through the long routine of monitoring a premature newborn and simply being there when it mattered most.

When a baby arrives early, time becomes the only thing a family has. For Ahmad, a code wrangler at Automattic, a 32-week emergency C-section meant his world suddenly shrank to the size of a 1.4kg newborn. But he got support when it was needed most.

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WordPress now runs entirely in your browser. my.WordPress.net gives you a complete, private WordPress environment with no sign-up and no hosting plan needed. Everything stays on your device. You can use it to write, learn, experiment, or build with pre-configured apps like a personal CRM or RSS reader. wp.me/pZhYe-59R

3/26. Automattic NoHo Space. Doors at 5:30 pm ET. Fireside at 6 p.m. ET Grab your ticket while you can: luma.com/yb2jnbho

Come for the fireside chat, stay for the drinks, light bites, and great conversation in the heart of New York City. Plus, it’s free! 🗽

Don’t miss the hottest ticket in NYC for applied AI! dev/ai/nyc, an evening exploring the future of the open web and human-centered AI, returns on Thursday, March 26. @stephen_wolfram joins @photomatt for a can’t-miss panel. Snag your spot, the last one was standing-room-only!

@treefortfest See details and get your pass: treefortmusicfest.com/event/j7At2STg…

@treefortfest 🌲 Friday, March 27 at 3 p.m. MST/2 p.m. PT 🌲 JUMP 5th floor: The Move Room 🌲 Boise, Idaho

In the age of generative AI, human art matters more than ever. Christie Wright, Chief Customer Officer at Automattic, joins the “AI and the Artist Journey: Renaissance or Reckoning?” panel for Hackfort at @treefortfest later this month. She’ll discuss how AI is changing creativity, craft, and connection during this pivotal moment for tech and the open web. Don’t miss it! #Hackfort #Hackfort2026

Later this month. Don't miss it! 💜

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Check out @bph's reflection on what the team built, how perceptions changed, and what it means for the @WordPress ecosystem: automattic.com/2026/02/25/ai-…

Automattic recently brought 54 employees together at our NoHo Space for our first-ever AI Enablement training. It was two weeks of hands-on building, experimenting, and ushering in the future of how Automattic works: AI-first. And it won't be the last!

Read the full report here: transparency.automattic.com/2026/02/23/tra…

Our 25th biannual Transparency Report is now live. Detailing the Trust & Safety Team’s work from July to December, it reinforces our commitment to an open web. Democratizing publishing and ecommerce via a fully informed citizenry is the foundation of a functioning democracy.

Big things from @beeper!