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Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board

Automattic says Mullenweg is back as "chairman and CEO of Automattic, with full support of the board."

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Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board
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Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board

Automattic says Mullenweg is back as "chairman and CEO of Automattic, with full support of the board."

TechCrunch·1d ago
OpenAI’s rogue AI tried to hack another company in May
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OpenAI’s rogue AI tried to hack another company in May

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The Verge·1d ago
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026

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Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board
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Automattic says Mullenweg is back as "chairman and CEO of Automattic, with full support of the board."

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StarCraft returns in 2030 as an open-world shooter
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