Pinterest Layoffs Impact 15% Of Staff As Resources Redirected To AI
Pinterest layoffs impact 700 workers as company reallocates resources to accelerate AI product development and innovation.
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Pinterest Layoffs Impact 15% Of Staff As Resources Redirected To AI
Pinterest Layoffs Cut 15% Workforce for AI Push Pinterest announced Tuesday it will eliminate approximately 700 jobs—less than 15% of its global workforce—as part of a strategic pivot to accelerate artificial intelligence development. The visual discovery platform confirmed the restructuring will be completed by late September 2026, with $35 million to $45 million in pre-tax charges allocated for severance and office consolidation. Employees affected span multiple departments as the company redirects investment toward AI-focused roles and next-generation product capabilities designed to transform how users discover and shop visually online. Credit: Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty Images The move reflects mounting pressure across Silicon Valley to demonstrate tangible returns on AI investments while maintaining profitability. For Pinterest specifically, the layoffs target roles deemed non-essential to its core "AI everywhere" product strategy, which CEO Bill Ready …