Pinterest stock tumbles as company cuts jobs to accelerate AI adoption
Crypto Briefing
Pinterest stock fell after the company announced global restructuring, cutting under 15% of jobs to focus resources on AI adoption.Summary
Pinterest (PINS) shares fell 9.5% intraday following the announcement of a board-approved global restructuring plan that involves cutting less than 15% of its workforce and reducing office space. The San Francisco-based social media company anticipates incurring $35 million to $45 million in pre-tax restructuring charges, mostly cash expenditures. These layoffs are part of a strategic transformation focused on accelerating AI adoption; Pinterest plans to reallocate resources to AI-focused roles, prioritize AI-powered products, and change its sales approach. The restructuring is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter.
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