Proton Spam and the AI Consent Problem
6 hours ago
- #user-consent
- #privacy
- #AI-ethics
- Proton sent an email about Lumo despite the recipient having opted out of Lumo emails.
- Recipient contacted Proton support, who initially provided incorrect guidance on opting out.
- Proton later claimed the email was part of the 'Proton for Business newsletter', not Lumo updates.
- The incident highlights a broader issue of non-consent in the AI and tech industry.
- Microsoft/GitHub also sent unsolicited emails about GitHub Copilot, despite the recipient never opting in.
- Criticism of the tech industry's disregard for user consent and privacy preferences.