Here is Proton’s reply to my “bug report” citing the article:
“Filip F. (ProtonMail)
Oct 27, 2026, 13:08 GMT+1
Hello,
Thank you for contacting us.
Proton is not doing layoffs and using AI as an excuse. We actually have a big shortage of talent and are actively hiring across the org:
https://proton.me/careers#jobslist
AI is changing the tech industry and we, like everyone else, need to evolve our ways of working to remain effective in our industry, and to deliver features faster to users.
Proton exists to protect privacy and give people control over their digital lives. That commitment guides how we evaluate and use AI, including the tools we use internally. We see opportunities to build better products and work more effectively, but using AI requires judgment about privacy, security, accuracy, and where it adds actual value.
We are assessing how colleagues are adapting to these tools, what support they need, and who can help lead this work. We're 1 🧵
LabSpokane
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