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The ‘Energized Dashain Dhamaka 2026’ campaign is offering 37 vehicles, including a Proton car, as prizes to consumers across Nepal.
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This week, 404 Media reported that Proton would be “re-interviewing” staff to ask about how they use AI at work and published an investigation into the company’s push into AI, driven in part by CEO Andy Yen. But today, 404 Media reports that Yen is canceling the interviews. There will be a reorganization, but Yen said that “there will be no loss of jobs from AI.” [Link: Proton’s CEO Cancels AI ‘Re-Interviews’ | https://www.404media.co/protons-ceo-cancels-ai-re-interviews/ | 404 Media]
Proton will re-interview staff about AI use from 4 November, and the results may decide who keeps their job, 404 Media reports. Proton denies layoffs.
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An email to staff seen by 404 Media says the Proton Mail owner needs “people who can translate AI’s capabilities into better products, stronger execution, and new ways of working.” It reportedly calls the re-interviews “consequential,” adding that they “may lead to changes in roles, responsibilities, and continued employment.” [Link: Proton To ‘Re-Interview’ Staff About AI To See Who Gets To Keep Their Job | https://www.404media.co/proton-to-re-interview-staff-about-ai-to-see-who-gets-to-keep-their-job/ | 404 Media]