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23andMe Bankruptcy Sparks Urgent Call for Genetic Data Control

8/28/2025

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23andMe's bankruptcy has raised concerns over genetic data privacy after selling customer DNA without consent.
Only 2 million of 15 million customers have deleted their DNA profiles despite attorney general recommendations.
A blockchain-based solution is proposed, allowing individuals to control and profit from their genetic data.
This model aims to improve privacy, accountability, and personalized medicine through direct transactions.
The need for such systems is urgent amid rising AI and data commodification issues.

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Story summary

23andMe's bankruptcy has raised concerns over genetic data privacy after selling customer DNA without consent.
Only 2 million of 15 million customers have deleted their DNA profiles despite attorney general recommendations.
A blockchain-based solution is proposed, allowing individuals to control and profit from their genetic data.
This model aims to improve privacy, accountability, and personalized medicine through direct transactions.
The need for such systems is urgent amid rising AI and data commodification issues.