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Pinterest adds 9M users, revenue up 18% on AI improvements

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Pinterest reported a significant increase in monthly active users in Q2 2026, adding 9 million to reach a total of 640 million. This growth was attributed to AI-powered enhancements that also boosted revenue by 18% to $1.18 billion. Despite overall user growth, the platform experienced stalled expansion within the US, Canada, and Europe. AI

IMPACT AI-driven enhancements continue to be a key factor in user engagement and revenue growth for major social media platforms.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a product update and financial performance of a company that uses AI, rather than a core AI release or research.

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Pinterest adds 9M users, revenue up 18% on AI improvements

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    Pinterest added 9 million new monthly active users in Q2 2026, reaching 640 million MAU, as AI-powered improvements drove an 18% rise in revenue to 1.18 billion

    Pinterest added 9 million new monthly active users in Q2 2026, reaching 640 million MAU, as AI-powered improvements drove an 18% rise in revenue to 1.18 billion USD. However, growth stalled in the US, Canada and Europe. https://www. socialmediatoday.com/news/pint erest-leans-on-a…

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