Reaping and sowing, CEO edition
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Proton CEO Andy Yen shocked employees by canceling a planned re-interview process that would have checked if they were using AI enough in their work. This decision came after intense backlash from both Proton users and employees against the company's aggressive pivot to AI. According to six current Proton employees, Yen was pushing for the AI integration despite security concerns from the workforce.
One employee in the company's security Slack channel criticized Yen's attitude towards security, stating that it was "bullshit and loser thinking" to prioritize speed over security. The re-interviews, which were intended to potentially result in layoffs for those not using AI enough, have failed to address the core issues of many Proton users who are more concerned about the company's neglect of security.
Social media backlash against Proton's leadership has been overwhelming, with many users calling for Yen to resign.
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