Open Channels FM: Exploring AI in Security and the Workplace Perspectives from ACM, Forrester, Reuters, and European Policy

Posted on08/25/2026

This news episode reports on challenges posed by AI in cybersecurity, including supply chain risks, vulnerability discovery bottlenecks, job market shifts due to layoffs, and the balance of autonomy and accountability.

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BuddyPress: BuddyPress 14.5, 12.7, 11.6
ByAdmin 07/07/2026

BuddyPress 14.5.0, 12.7.0, and 11.6.0 are now available. These are security and maintenance releases that include two security fixes, along with a number of compatibility improvements, bug fixes, and code modernization updates. We strongly recommend updating your sites as soon as possible. Highlights Two security issues: Prevent user ID spoofing in the Messages REST API…

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Open Channels FM: The Growth of Domain Names and the Future of AI in Internet Identity
ByAdmin 07/21/2026

This episode looks at the evolving online landscape, focusing on domain names, digital identity, and AI’s influence. Key insights include rising domain registrations, AI in managing abuse, and the importance of open source.

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WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.0.3 release
ByAdmin 08/06/2026

WordPress 7.0.3 is now available WordPress 7.0.3 is now available which features several security fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. You can update to WordPress 7.0.3 by downloading it from WordPress.org, or visiting your site’s Dashboard → Updates and clicking Update Now. Sites that support…

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Open Channels FM: Drawing the Line Between Openness and Noise in the Digital World
ByAdmin 09/18/2026

Is sharing everything always good? Bob Dunn reflects on transparency and the noise in online spaces.

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Open Channels FM: A Journey Back to Enjoying Web Development and Personal Blogging
ByAdmin 07/29/2026

In this episode, Bob and Simon discuss the creative ups and downs of building personal websites, overcoming perfectionism, and finding joy in fun coding projects as part of the indie web journey.

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3 Ways to Add a WordPress Chatbot to Your Website for Free (With Step-by-Step Tutorial)
ByAdmin 08/13/2026

The fastest and easiest way to add a chatbot to your WordPress site is with Hyve, a free WordPress chatbot plugin. It offers enough bandwidth for most light-traffic sites, such as personal blogs, smaller ecommerce stores, or sites representing a local brick-and-mortar business. If you have more extensive needs, it also offers a reasonably priced……

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