Privacy in the AI era is possible, says Proton's CEO, but one thing keeps him up at night
At Semafor World Economy, I spoke with Andy Yen about mass surveillance, protecting children, local AI, and the one thing Proton can't save users from.
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Innovation Home Innovation Artificial Intelligence Privacy in the AI era is possible, says Proton's CEO, but one thing keeps him up at night At Semafor World Economy, I spoke with Andy Yen about mass surveillance, protecting children, local AI, and the one thing Proton can't save users from. Written by Radhika Rajkumar, Senior EditorSenior Editor April 29, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. PT Radhika Rajkumar/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysAI and Big Tech are eroding personal privacy.Proton's encrypted tools are increasingly appealing.Proton CEO Andy Yen worries about a future inundated by rogue agents. As AI's popularity continues to soar, privacy and safety concerns surrounding the technology have kept pace, especially during the last year.
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