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The Latest Breaking News from Anne Wojcicki

Meet the CFO tasked with cleaning up the huge mess at bankrupt 23andMe

The genetic-testing company's CEO, Anne Wojcicki, has resigned.

Fortune

23andMe users are being urged to delete their data. Here's how to do it

The biotech company once valued at $6 billion had started voluntary bankruptcy proceedings and CEO Anne Wojcicki had resigned.

Fortune

From $6 billion unicorn to bankrupt cautionary tale: The story of 23andMe

DNA testing company 23andMe was a white-hot Silicon Valley startup for years, and Anne Wojcicki was a celebrity CEO. But after going public, investors lost faith in the DNA testing company.

Fortune

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23andMe files for bankruptcy and looks for a buyer - here’s what that means for your data

Experts are warning users to delete their 23andMe data as soon as possible

The Independent UK

Genetic Testing Firm 23andMe Files For Bankruptcy

Pioneering US genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer two years after hackers gained access to millions of profiles. 23andMe, which sells a mail-back saliva test to determine ancestry or certain health-related genetic traits for less than $200, said late Sunday that it…

International Business Times

'Should I Delete My 23andMe Data?': What Happens If You Don't and Why The Company's Gone Bankrupt

As 23andMe files for bankruptcy, experts urge users to delete their DNA data amid fears it could be sold to new buyers under relaxed privacy terms.

International Business Times UK

American genetic testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy as orders fall

The company announced the decision late on Sunday amid concerns about the security of millions of customers' genetic data.

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23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as co-founder and CEO Wojcicki resigns

23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and its co-founder and CEO has resigned as the struggling genetic testing company continues its push to cut costs

The Independent UK

23andMe users urged to delete their data as company files for bankruptcy

The California Attorney General is urging 23andMe users to ask the company to delete their data and destroy any samples of genetic material.

Fortune

23andMe Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy — How To Delete Your Data

California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized that California's privacy laws give people control over their data. Given 23andMe's financial issues, he encouraged consumers to consider requesting the deletion of their genetic data and any stored genetic samples.

International Business Times

DNA testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy as CEO steps down

Co-founder Anne Wojcicki to pursue independent bid as California attorney general tells users to delete data

The Guardian - UK

23andMe: DNA testing kit firm files for bankruptcy in US

Genetics company seeking a buyer amid financial struggles, with CEO Anne Wojcicki resigning to potentially bid for the company

Evening Standard

23andMe files for bankruptcy in US after data hack and heavy financial losses

The company’s CEO has also resigned with immediate effect

The Independent UK

Who Is Sergey Brin? The Billionaire Directing Google's AGI Race And The 60-Hour Workweek Push

Sergey Brin, Google's co-founder, is driving a 60-hour workweek to win the AGI race, a journey rooted in his escape from Russia and rise to billionaire status.

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The Independent UK

23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki trying to buy DNA testing app she sold for $6bn for just $75m

The CEO has joined forces with venture capital firm New Mountain Capital in the bid to take the company private

Fortune

23andMe was once worth $6 billion. Now CEO Anne Wojcicki wants to buy it back for $42 million

Experts say the CEO’s second attempt to buy back the troubled DNA startup comes with a slew of corporate governance red flags.

Evening Standard

The fall of 23andMe: How DNA testing lost its way

From $6bn to $50m in four years – how did it all unravel for the DNA pioneer?

Fortune

Tech’s 2024 winners and losers—from Elon Musk to GM’s Cruise

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The Guardian - US

Why I regret using 23andMe: I gave up my DNA just to find out I’m British

I gave away my genetic information to a now imploding company for results that inspired nothing but ambivalence

The Independent UK

23andMe is laying off 40% of its workforce right before the holiday season

The restructuring arrives during a period of turmoil at California-based 23andMe, which has recently included a high-profile data breach, several rounds of previous layoffs and piling losses that plunged the company’s stock over recent years

Fortune

After its entire board resigned overnight, 23andMe will cut over 200 employees and its cancer research in an urgent bid to nurse the company back to health

The DNA-testing firm said in a Tuesday SEC filing, “there is substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue.”

The Independent UK

23andMe cuts 40% of its workforce and discontinues therapeutics division

23andMe is laying off 40% of its workforce, or more than 200 employees, and discontinuing its therapeutics division as the struggling genetic testing company attempts to slash costs

The Guardian - US

Genetic testing firm 23andMe cuts 40% of its workforce amid financial struggles

Company says it will cut about 200 employees as value plummets in aftermath of huge data breach

International Business Times

23andMe Slashes Workforce By 40%, Ends Therapeutic Programs

Genetic testing company 23andMe will be restructuring the company to save on costs.

Fortune

23andMe appoints three former CFOs as new directors—after the previous board all resigned

The genetic testing company, once worth $6 billion, has lost most of its value.

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