House intelligence committee member warns people not to share health data with sites like 23andMe because it can be used to program new bio-weapons to target them
- US Rep Jason Crow warned that bio-weapons are being made that use a target’s DNA to only kill that person during the Aspen Security Forum on Friday
- The congressman said the development of the weapons is worrisome given the popularity of DNA testing services like 23andMe
- 23andMe has stated that it does not sell off customer’s private information, but the company is one of many that has provided information to police
- In 2019, it was found that several Russian and Chinese labs were processing DNA tests for Americans through Medicare and Medicaid
- Officials warned the bio-weapons could also target animals and disrupt food supplies around the globe