The various challenges associated with AI-driven genetic testing
The Human Genome Project, launched in 1990 and concluded in 2003, enabled the documentation and analysis of the building blocks of human DNA, revealing patterns that could indicate the likelihood of developing rare diseases or carrying genetic abnormalities. “When dealing with sensitive cases, such as determining genetic predispositions for conditions like depression or heart disease, we adhere to strict ethical guidelines,” Mr. Anam said. “Our goal is to provide insights that can guide proactive health measures, not to make definitive diagnoses.” Apart from genes, factors like environment, diet and schooling play equally important roles in a child’s development. In a promotional video posted on X, Sadeghi said its only “an inevitability that every single person has their entire human genome on their iPhone.” If that sounds like a data security risk waiting to happen, that’s because there’s a similar case that is fresh in public memory. The once popular consumer genetic testing company, 23andMe was at the receiving end of a data security breach in October 2023, after hackers gained access to personal data including family trees, birth years and geographic locations, of 6.9 million users and sold it on the dark web.
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