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Flo: Women’s Health App that Tracks Personal Health Information

Flo is a women’s health app that enables users to make informed personal decisions. But what happens when users find out the app has been sharing their personal information with a tech giant – without their consent?

Google: AI Partnership to Boost Military Efficiency Sparks Outcry

Google, one of the world’s largest tech companies, boasts a well-known motto: “Do the right thing.” So what could go wrong when the business enters into a military contract, but its employees believe that Google should not be in the business of war?

Predictim: AI to Determine the Risk-Level of Potential Babysitters

Predictim was an app that determined the risk-level of a potential babysitter by scanning their online footprint and providing the results to parents, thereby enabling to make informed decisions about who to bring into their home.

Theranos: Out for Blood

Theranos claimed that its revolutionary technology made it possible to run thousands of lab tests from just a few drops of blood. At its peak, the company was valued at $9 billion dollars. Today, Theranos no longer exists.

TOMS: A Step in the Wrong Direction

TOMS is a shoe company known for their one-to-one model of giving. But what happens when a charity does more harm than good?

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Flo: Women's Health App that Tracks Personal Health Information

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Google: AI Partnership to Boost Military Efficiency Sparks Outcry

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Predictim: AI to Determine the Risk-Level of Potential Babysitters

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Theranos: Out for Blood

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TOMS: A Step in the Wrong Direction

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