Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
WP Engine trademark and ecosystem dispute
Automattic and its chief executive Matt Mullenweg disputed WP Engine's use of the WordPress name and its financial contributions to the WordPress ecosystem. The conflict developed into litigation and was accompanied by employee resignations after Automattic offered severance to staff who disagreed with its position.
2024
User-data licensing for artificial-intelligence training
Reports that Automattic would sell or license data from Tumblr and WordPress.com to AI companies including Midjourney and OpenAI prompted criticism concerning user consent, privacy, and the reuse of hosted content.