TBD | 23andMe...And a Looming Data Disaster

Oct 13, 2024

Kristen V. Brown, a staff writer for The Atlantic specializing in health and genetic data, dives into the tumultuous journey of 23andMe. The conversation reveals the looming risks of genetic data privacy and the implications of possible data breaches. Kristen discusses the company’s drastic decline from its promising start, the waning interest in DNA testing, and the urgent need for clearer consumer protections. She also highlights the ethical dilemmas surrounding data ownership and the future challenges posed by genetic technology.