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2026-11-08 18 min read

Proton Cancels AI Staff Interviews but Keeps Its Coding Overhaul

Proton withdrew a plan to re-interview staff about AI after its email warned of possible employment consequences. Its engineering overhaul continues, leaving employees and privacy customers to test the company's security promises.

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