Pinterest Fires Engineers for Tracking Layoffs, CEO Defends Decision
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 4:34 pm ET1min read
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Pinterest has fired several engineers who built an internal tool to track layoffs, which was deemed a breach of company policy and employee privacy. The layoffs were part of a broader restructuring plan to redirect resources towards AI initiatives. CEO Bill Ready defended the decision, urging employees to consider alternative opportunities if they disagreed with the company's strategy. The incident highlights Pinterest's efforts to maintain focus and alignment during a critical period of transition.
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