#947 - WP-Tonic This Month in WordPress & Tech Round Table Show
We Discuss The Best WordPress And Tech Stories of the Month Stay ahead of the curve with our monthly roundup of the best WordPress and tech stories. Get the insights you need now. Discover the must-know WordPress and tech stories of the month in our latest video! We explore key updates, fascinating innovations, and expert commentary that are vital for anyone involved in the digital realm. Our engaging discussion aims to keep you informed and inspired as you navigate your tech journey. Don’t wait—watch now to catch up on what matters most in the world of WordPress and technology. #1 - Joost de Valk’s Bold Plan for WordPress Leadership Faces Mullenweg’s Resistance https://joost.blog/wordpress-leadership/ https://www.therepository.email/joost-de-valks-bold-plan-for-wordpress-leadership-faces-mullenwegs-resistance #2 - Global tech shares fall as China AI chatbot DeepSeek spooks investors https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/27/tech-shares-asia-europe-fall-china-ai-deepseek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpwoGjpYygI #3 - I built an app with AI, now I'm scared for WordPress... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kkme4p-aoU0 #4 - Elon Musk email to X staff: ‘we’re barely breaking even!’ https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/24/24351317/elon-musk-x-twitter-bank-debt-stagnant-growth Wall Street banks plan sale of X debt at a discount https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/24/wall-street-banks-plan-sale-of-x-debt-at-a-discount/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X64CMd8ZqCo #5 - GoDaddy Donates $500K to Support WordPress Community https://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/news-releases/press-release-details/2025/GoDaddy-Donates-500K-to-Support-WordPress-Community/default.aspx https://www.thewpcommunitycollective.com/ #6 - From ban to buyout: What next for TikTok in the US? https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250114-from-ban-to-buyout-what-next-for-tiktok-in-the-u Our Regular Monthly Panel Heather Wilde Renze https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwilde/ @heathriel Marc Benzakein https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-benzakein/ @MarcBenzak Chris Badgett https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-badgett-57486325/ @ChrisBadgett Spencer Forman https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerforman/ @SpencerForman Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ @KurtvonAhnen