Proton apologizes over AI strategy backlash as DHH says refusing AI compliance should get you fired
inductionheads · x · 2026-10-31
Proton publicly responded to its AI strategy controversy: it denies installing tracking software on employee laptops to measure AI-generated code (blaming a misunderstanding of MDM software), pledges AI adoption won't compromise security, and apologized for falling short. The community pushed back hard, with many demanding CEO Andy Yen step down. DHH quote-shared the statement, calling the no-layoffs pledge unreasonable: refusing to comply with company strategy should get you fired — that's the job — and apologies never satisfy the mob.
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