[AI & Privacy Giants Clash Internally] Proton CEO: Worried about the security of AI writing code? "That's bullshit and loser thinking." Proton Mail, the app you use to protect your privacy, is being torn apart internally by AI. What Happened (Source: Investigation by Joseph Cox, 404 Media) 1️⃣ Interviews with 8 current employees yielded Slack chat logs, meeting recordings, and a handwritten "AI Manifesto" from the CTO. 2️⃣ CEO Andy Yen publicly criticized AI, yet internally forced everyone to use it, even engineers who raised security concerns. 3️⃣ The core of the CTO's manifesto: Hand-written code is outdated, like memorizing phone numbers; engineers' job is no longer writing code, but managing AI to write it. 4️⃣ The company had planned to conduct "AI usage re-interviews" for employees, implying: not using AI or not learning AI could cost you your job. 5️⃣ After the report was exposed, public opinion exploded; Andy Yen canceled the re-interviews, and internally it was described as "a rebellion." Why It's Worth Paying Attention To • Proton sells "security and privacy," and the company that should be most cautious about AI-generated code is instead proclaiming "slow is loser." • This isn't an isolated case: from large tech companies to startups, "those who can't use AI will be eliminated" is becoming a KPI. • The cryptocurrency world also heavily relies on Proton email for account security; code quality directly impacts your asset security. ⚖️ What does this mean? • The conflict between efficiency and security is now on the surface: AI is fast, but who is responsible for vulnerabilities? • The role of programmers is being redefined: "Writing code" → "Reviewing code and managing agents." • Companies using layoffs to push AI often result in talent loss and a crisis of trust. Conclusion: AI won't directly replace you, but bosses who know how to use AI might "optimize" you first. Privacy companies are going all-in on AI; how much of your security baseline remains? Which side are you on: the CEO's "speed is everything," or the engineer's "security first"? Let's discuss in the comments section Source: https://(x.com)/josephfcox/status/2115814382001172714 AI, Proton, Programmer, Cybersecurity