A speculative report suggested that OpenAI might acquire Pinterest, prompting a strong negative reaction from many Pinterest users. The idea, presented as a forward‑looking prediction rather than a confirmed deal, led to concerns that AI could disrupt the platform’s user‑curated creative space. Users voiced worries about control, creativity, and the possibility of their personal boards being used to train AI models. While the speculation briefly lifted Pinterest’s stock price, the backlash highlighted lingering resistance to AI integration in everyday digital tools.
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