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Google expands AI expectations beyond engineers, tying use to reviews
technology3 hours ago

Google expands AI expectations beyond engineers, tying use to reviews

Google is broadening its internal AI push beyond software engineers to include non-technical staff, with AI usage increasingly tied to performance reviews. Role descriptions are being updated to reflect AI expectations, and internal tools like Duckie, Goose, and Yoodli are used to keep data secure while employees use AI for tasks such as strategy, sales calls, and customer insights. The move mirrors industry trends toward company-wide AI adoption, with executives noting rising AI-generated code and efforts to embed AI into daily workflows.

Pinterest sacks engineers over layoff-tracking script
technology22 days ago

Pinterest sacks engineers over layoff-tracking script

Pinterest fired two engineers after they wrote custom scripts that improperly accessed confidential information to identify the names and locations of employees who were laid off, then shared it broadly—a breach of company policy and privacy. The layoffs affect about 15% of staff (roughly 700 roles). The incident occurred amid a broader tech-industry wave of cuts, with teams using internal tools like Slack to track who remained at the company.