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Proton to Re-Interview Staff About AI Use to Decide Job Cuts
Original: Proton To ‘Re-Interview’ Staff About AI To See Who Gets To Keep Their Job
Proton, the Swiss privacy-focused technology company behind Proton Mail, is requiring staff to be re-interviewed about their use of AI, with the outcomes determining who keeps their job. A leaked internal email obtained by 404 Media stresses that these re-interviews are consequential. The report has sparked criticism that the company, known for defending privacy, is using AI adoption as a lever for workforce decisions.
Why now: A leaked internal email reported by 404 Media reveals an unusual and contentious HR practice tying job security to AI-related interviews.
Evidence
- Proton To ‘Re-Interview’ Staff About AI To See Who Gets To Keep Their Job · 404 Media
“These re-interviews are consequential,” a leaked email seen by 404 Media reads.
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