23andMe’s Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI
The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the extremely personal user data could be up for sale—and that vast trove of genetic data could draw interest from AI companies looking to train their data sets, experts say.
“Data is the new oil—and this is very high quality oil,” says Subodha Kumar, a professor at the Fox School of Business at Temple University. “With the development of more and more complicated and rigorous algorithms, this is a gold mine for many companies.”
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But any AI-related company attempting to acquire 23andMe would run significant reputational risks. Many people are h…
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