HOW PINTEREST IS COURTING GEN Z WITH ‘SAFER' SOCIAL MEDIA

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CEO Bill Ready has repositioned Pinterest to appeal to Gen Z by presenting it as a different kind of social media. It's safer, shopping-friendly, and action-oriented. The company uses AI and visual search to help users turn inspiration into action, sets accounts for under-16s to private by default, and labels AI-generated content. Pinterest now attracts users seeking intentional, high-quality engagement. This gives advertisers access to a mindful, high-intent audience while reinforcing the platform as a shopping-focused space.