Is Privacy Possible in the AI Era? Proton's CEO Says Yes, But Warns of This One Threat

Is Privacy Possible in the AI Era? Proton’s CEO Says Yes, But Warns of This One Threat Intro As AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini become part of everyday life, many people are beginning to ask a tough question: can you still keep your data private when using these systems? Proton’s CEO, Andy Yen, recently spoke with Spiceworks about this exact concern. His answer is cautiously optimistic: privacy is possible in the AI era, but there is one threat that he says keeps him up at night. ...

June 6, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk