Pinterest Firing of Layoff-Tracking Engineers Sparks Corporate Morality Play

Pinterest fired two engineers who built a layoff-tracking tool on Slack, sparking a corporate morality play. The engineers' actions were seen as obstructionist by CEO Bill Ready, who portrayed them as hindering the company's AI pivot. The firing mirrors broader trends in corporate America, where companies are increasingly prioritizing AI and shareholder returns over transparency and employee welfare. The incident highlights the tension between management's interests and employee concerns in the era of constant layoffs.