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These are the people interested in buying 23andMe

A genomics company, a crypto foundation, and the former CEO are all looking at this treasure trove of genetic data.

Fortune

23andMe Stock Is Surging After a Bankruptcy Judge Cleared Genetics Business Sale. Here’s Why You Need to Stay Far Away From ME Shares.

ME stock is surging after its bankruptcy filing, but should you buy the hype?

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What users need to know about privacy and data after 23andMe’s bankruptcy filing

23andMe, one of the first companies to provide direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits, has filed for bankruptcy. Since its founding in 2006, it has sold over 12 million DNA kits, with high-profile users including Oprah Winfrey and Warren Buffett.

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23AndMe Goes Bankrupt, Netizens Are Concerned What’s Going To Happen To All Of Their Data

People are worried what will happen with data 23andMe collected after they announced they filled for bankruptcy. The post 23AndMe Goes Bankrupt, Netizens Are Concerned What’s Going To Happen To All Of Their Data first appeared on Bored Panda.

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With 23andMe filing for bankruptcy, what happens to consumers’ genetic data?

The announcement that 23andMe is filing for bankruptcy and has put its genetic genealogy database up for sale has sent its customers into a bit of a privacy tizzy. On March 21, California Attorney General Bob Bonta issued a consumer alert with detailed instructions about how to delete one’s data.

The Conversation

The trust problem with 23andMe

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Why are users of 23andMe being urged to delete their data?

Genetic testing company’s bankruptcy proceedings could result in auction of the genetic data of 15 million users.

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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

How to delete your 23andMe personal data and genetic sample as company files for bankruptcy

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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The Independent UK

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

Fortune

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.

International Business Times

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Independent UK

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

The company’s CEO has also resigned with immediate effect

Evening Standard

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

International Business Times 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.

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

Elon Musk came out on top of the tech heap in 2024.

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