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Automattic begins layoffs following board upheaval and executive departures

21 October 2026 at 21:15
Automattic has begun laying off employees across multiple teams, including WordPress.com and its enterprise business, following a board shakeup and a series of executive departures. Sources say more cuts could follow as the company looks to improve its finances.

While Amazon blocks AI agents, Walmart rolls out the welcome mat

21 October 2026 at 20:30
As Amazon blocks AI agents from shopping on its site, Walmart is taking the opposite approach, introducing new technology that lets AI agents make purchases on customers' behalf, with controls over spending and transaction approvals.
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