How AI is Reshaping Content Delivery: Eric Aguayo’s Case for a Smarter Drupal
Eric Aguayo critiques the widening gap between rapid AI-driven content creation and outdated web interfaces. He argues that while users adopt chat-based agents for efficiency, most CMS platforms haven’t adapted their presentation layer accordingly. Traditional websites still require too much navigation to find relevant content.
Eric reflects on his journey from Drupal to JavaScript frameworks like Next.js and back. While Drupal’s architecture excels in scalability, its complexity once deterred smaller teams. Now, with Project Browser, Automatic Updates, and AI-forward initiatives like Model Context Protocol (MCP), Drupal is regaining relevance. MCP, in particular, enables LLMs to consume and navigate structured content directly, enhancing conversational interfaces.
The blog advocates for CMSs that not only manage content but deliver it intelligently. Drupal’s evolving ecosystem positions it well for this AI-powered future, bridging structured data and personalised delivery.