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Can AI Coexist With Privacy? Proton’s Andy Yen Says It Will Have To
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Proton CEO Andy Yen stated that artificial intelligence and privacy protection must coexist, according to an interview published in 2026. Yen founded Proton on encryption principles and has advocated for widespread data protection. Proton has begun integrating artificial intelligence features into its services, a shift that requires some unencrypted data processing to function.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/the-big-interview-podcast-andy-yen-proton/
