It took me a good 30 minutes to complete the process and a few refreshes later I got the deletion email. Make sure you revoke the consent for storing your samples if you haven't already _before_ this process just in case.
I remember when they just started. Junped on the bandwagon right away. I assumed that so much data would yield some practical results almost immediately. It’s been what, 10 plus years? I’m kinda sad about this.
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12 Comments
mitchbob
https://archive.ph/2025.03.24-042729/https://www.wsj.com/bus…
mmastrac
Remember to delete your data and destroy any held samples before it's sold and too late.
https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bont…
It took me a good 30 minutes to complete the process and a few refreshes later I got the deletion email. Make sure you revoke the consent for storing your samples if you haven't already _before_ this process just in case.
tcdent
Did you all seriously expect this company to be evergreen?
Your data is now the primary source of their valuation in a sale.
banqjls
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tra3
I remember when they just started. Junped on the bandwagon right away. I assumed that so much data would yield some practical results almost immediately. It’s been what, 10 plus years? I’m kinda sad about this.
mepian
Yet another notable SPAC flameout?
gnabgib
Discussion (451 points, 15 hours ago, 370 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43457666
hexator
Reminder that you can download your raw DNA data before deleting it
artursapek
Still blows my mind people paid to give these guys their DNA lol
dgrin91
I wonder if Wojcicki regrets not throwing in a few extra bucks on her offer for taking it private.
moralestapia
23andMe stock was once worth $320 USD, now it sits at 73 cents. It's like a reverse BTC.
noman-land
How much would it cost for a large community of activists to buy this thing and burn it to the ground? I'd contribute.