Drupal AI Initiative: Welcome to the Drupal AI Initiative: What We Learned from Our June 26 Webinar

The BIG Idea: Open, Safe AI for Everyone

At its core, the Drupal AI Initiative is about helping organisations adopt AI responsibly. As Paul Johnson put it:

“We’re looking to tell the amazing story of how Drupal AI can help organisations that want to adopt AI that is safe and in a way where freedom remains to make their own choices.” - Paul Johnson

The group shared updates on work happening in AI Core, including modules for agents, logging, testing, and a new Experience Builder that aims to make page creation smarter without compromising on security or trust.

“I’m not a programmer myself. Everything we've done with AI we’ve tried to build in a way that analysts, PMs, even content editors can make use of.” - Jamie Abrahams

Key Points From the Q&A

Attendees asked important questions, and were answered transparently:

• Funding: Smaller agencies raised concerns about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving AI space. The group discussed options like the Makers funding program and collaborative approaches to share costs.

• Safe adoption: Several participants asked how to keep up with AI’s breakneck pace while avoiding dead-ends. The consensus: stick to open standards, contribute upstream, and share what works.

• Contribution paths: For developers and marketers alike, there are plenty of ways to get involved, from writing documentation to building modules to promoting best practices. Join the Drupal AI Marketing Weekly to pitch in.

“Most important, we are here to listen to your feedback.” - Baddy Breidert

How To Get Involved

All the slides from the session are available here. You’ll also find handy links:

• Drupal AI Strategy PDF

• Starshot AI Initiative page

• Developer Docs

• Connect with Dominique or Jamie to get hands-on.

What Can You Do Next?

• Watch the recording: Welcome to the Drupal AI Initiative

• Join the conversation: Hop into the AI issue queue, Slack channels, or reach out to the working group.

• Stay tuned: More sessions, training, and contribution sprints are on the way, including the Drupal GovCon AI training and hack-a-thon later this year.

This initiative will only succeed if it’s shaped by the whole community. If you care about building a safe, open, and innovative Drupal AI ecosystem. Your input matters.

“Please stay tuned for the upcoming webinars and upcoming news.” - Lenny Moskalyk

And See you next time!