Shopify CEO says AI hiring rule led to employees throwing "slop grenades" at each other internally.

Shopify's CEO Tobias Lütke mandated that employees prove AI couldn't replace their jobs before approving new hires. This policy led to a flood of AI-generated work that often required colleagues to review and verify it, which Lütke described as "slop grenades" being tossed internally. While the company embraces AI as a core growth initiative externally, this internal challenge highlights the cost of unchecked AI output shifting the verification burden to others. Shopify has not changed the policy but is now more selective about AI use to manage quality and costs effectively.

Shopify shares are trading at USD 129.02 on Pluang as of Sep 21, 2026 18:14 WIB, showing a modest 0.56% gain for the day. The stock's market cap stands at $165.33 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the technology sector. Investors typically hold Shopify shares for about 77 days on Pluang, indicating moderate trading activity around this news.