Pinterest fires two engineers for tracking layoffs

by | Feb 4, 2026 | Latest E-commerce News & Updates

Pinterest fired two engineers who created a script to identify and expose the names of workers affected by recent layoffs. The social media company claimed the pair improperly accessed confidential information during a restructuring that is cutting 15% of its workforce. CEO Bill Ready is pushing an AI-focused strategy as the firm faces pressure from investors over falling stock prices.

Paul Drecksler is the founder and editor of Shopifreaks, covering the most important stories in e-commerce.

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