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Pinterest Fires Engineers for Privacy Violations Amidst Tech Turmoil

Pinterest fired two engineers for violating company policy and employee privacy by creating and sharing a script that tracked employees affected by recent layoffs, according to multiple news sources. The engineers developed a script that automated the tracking of employee removals from internal communication tools like Slack, providing insight into who was impacted by Pinterest's workforce reduction as it shifts towards an AI-focused approach, BBC Business reported. The company deemed this action a violation of policy.

The firings occurred amidst a backdrop of other unfolding events in the tech world and beyond. Multiple news sources also reported on a diverse array of events, including Halle Berry criticizing Governor Newsom, and investigations surrounding Savannah Guthrie's mother and Peter Mandelson's alleged Epstein email leaks. Additionally, YouTube star Ms. Rachel is facing backlash over social media activity related to the Gaza conflict.

Furthermore, the FBI's inability to access a reporter's iPhone highlights the effectiveness of its Lockdown Mode, and OpenAI's CEO expressed concerns about AI rendering skills obsolete, according to Vox. The incident at Pinterest underscores growing concerns about privacy in the tech industry, particularly in the context of layoffs and workforce restructuring.

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