In Episode 51 of the Melapress Show, Jonathan Bossenger, Developer Advocate at Automattic, joins Robert Abela to break down how WordPress is being rebuilt from the ground up to work with AI and what that means for the people who build and manage WordPress sites.

The conversation covers the four Core AI building blocks that shipped with WordPress 7, why the Abilities API could change how developers structure their plugins, and the real security considerations involved in connecting your site to an AI provider. Whether you're a seasoned plugin developer or just getting started, this episode gives you a clear picture of what's happening now and where things are heading.

Key topics include:

• The four WordPress Core AI building blocks: Abilities API, AI Client, MCP Adapter, and Connectors
• How the user-controlled model me ...