Curious what AI actually looks like inside WordPress? Now you can find out for yourself.

With the release of WordPress 7.0, AI is built directly into WordPress core Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. through the canonical AI plugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party.. The new AI-Powered WordPress course on Learn WordPress walks you through what that means in practice, from connecting your first AI provider to building your own AI-powered features.

The course moves learners through a progressive learning journey, leveling them up in AI proficiency through WordPress’ tools. Each module builds on the last, so by the end you’ll understand how AI works across WordPress and have the confidence to use it at whatever level fits your goals.

• Set up an AI provider connection using the built-in Connectors page
• Use AI-powered editorial tools to draft, refine, summarize, and classify content
• Generate accessible image alt text automatically
• Moderate comments with AI-powered sentiment and toxicity analysis
• Monitor AI activity on your site with Request Logging, and control plugin access with Connector Approvals
• Connect AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT to your site using the MCP Adapter
• Register a WordPress Ability so AI tools can discover your plugin’s functionality
• Use the WordPress AI Client to send AI-powered prompts from your own plugins and themes
• Apply responsible practices when publishing and building with AI in WordPress

The first three modules are for anyone who manages or publishes on a WordPress site: owners, content creators, editors, and administrators. No coding experience is required.

Module 4 goes further, introducing the developer APIs that power WordPress AI. It’s written to be approachable even if you haven’t built a plugin before, while still giving experienced developers a practical introduction to the new AI building blocks in core.

• Estimated duration: 9 hours
• You’ll need an active WordPress site running WordPress 7.0 or later, administrator access, and basic familiarity with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude
• Module 4 assumes no prior PHP PHP (recursive acronym for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a widely-used open source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development and can be embedded into HTML. https://www.php.net/manual/en/index.php experience, but some exposure to WordPress theme or plugin files will help

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Thank you to all who made this possible, including but not limited to @psykro for screenshots and review, alongside fellow reviewers @kaitohm @rjekic @mikeyarce @rfluethi @sumitsingh @webtechpooja @nikskyverge