The move came after 404 Media published an investigation into how Proton CEO Andy Yen was aggressively pushing AI across Proton despite security concerns and the culture of fear he has created.

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/69175737

Yen also mentioned “org changes,” and said that part of this is “redistributing talent across teams.” He said that the reorganization will happen next month, “but there will be no loss of jobs from AI.”

TL; DR Nothing has really changed, we’re just going to be more discreet to avoid further backlash, also layoffs are coming, don’t worry, we won’t say it’s because of AI.

This is why you don’t bargain with terrorist tech bros. Andy and his cronies need to go.

  • Arghblarg@lemmy.caEnglish
    44·
    2 days ago

    Deleted my ProtonMail account last evening. Quoted the 404media article from yesterday and demanded his removal as CEO in my cancellation comment. For what it’s worth.

    Hopefully if thousands of users do the same it might penetrate the veil of CEO-impunity.

    • bluecario@lemmy.world
      18·
      2 days ago

      I did the same. I doubt anything happens cuz like that employee said in the follow up article, Yen has most of the shares. But we’ll see!

        • luciferofastora@feddit.org
          3·
          2 days ago

          Doesn’t mean they don’t have owners (shareholders = owners of some part of the company) with the power to make decisions, just that they don’t pay out profits to their owners or shareholders. As a result, decisions aren’t motivated by personal enrichment, but by furthering the mission of the company.

          On paper, anyway.