23andMe disclosed the data breach last October, but it didn’t confirm the overall impact until December. Customers using the DNA Relatives feature may have had information like names, birth years, and ancestry information exposed through the breach. At the time, 23andMe attributed the hack to credential stuffing, a tactic that involves logging in to accounts using recycled logins exposed in previous security breaches.

The breach dealt a big blow to the already struggling company. As 23andMe’s stock price continued to crater, 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki attempted to take the company private earlier this year, but the special committee rejected the offer last month. The settlement mentions concerns surrounding the company’s finances, saying, “Any litigated judgment significantly more than the Settlement is likely to be uncollectable.” In a statement to The Verge, 23andMe spokesperson Katie Watson said the company expects cyber insurance to cover $25 million of the settlement:

We have executed a settlement agreement for an aggregate cash payment of $30 million to settle all U.S. claims regarding the 2023 credential stuffing security incident. Counsel for the plaintiffs have filed a motion for preliminary approval of this settlement agreement with the court. Roughly $25 million of the settlement and related legal expenses are expected to be covered by cyber insurance coverage. We continue to believe this settlement is in the best interest of 23andMe customers, and we look forward to finalizing the agreement.

The proposed settlement still needs approval from the judge.

The End.

An oil tycoon (Michael Shannon), art curator (Tilda Swinton), and their son (George MacKay) are separated from the apocalyptic horrors outside, spending their time in a bunker writing books, arranging flowers, and eating lots of cake. But the facade steadily slips away after a young survivor (Moses Ingram) enters their home.

Filled with dark humor and even darker revelations, the film also happens to be an uplifting musical, but those two sides never gel in a satisfying way. Instead, it ends up feeling bloated and, even worse, doesn’t have memorable songs.

Look up, New Yorkers. 

The city’s skyscrapers are getting a high-tech window washing, one gleaming window at a time. 

The 45-story office tower at 1133 Avenue of the Americas has just made history as the world’s first high-rise to welcome Ozmo, an automated window-cleaning system that’s turning heads and changing the game.

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The window-washing robot with a view

Ozmo isn’t your average window washer. This sophisticated system consists of a pair of Kuka robotic arms mounted on a cleaning platform suspended from the building’s roof. Each arm is equipped with a brush head and water supply, ready to tackle even the toughest grime.

But Ozmo’s real magic lies in its brains. The robot uses force sensors to gauge the fragility of each window pane, applying just the right amount of pressure for a perfect clean. Lidar sensors and AI algorithms help Ozmo navigate its vertical world, maintaining stability even when the wind picks up.

Ozmo, the window-washing robot (Skyline Robotics)

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Humans and robots working together

While Ozmo represents a leap forward in automation, it’s not quite ready to go solo. For now, a human operator controls the system from the building’s roof. This collaboration between human expertise and robotic precision points to a future where dangerous jobs become safer and more efficient. In fact, Skyline Robotics, the company behind Ozmo, says the robot cleans windows three times faster than traditional human window cleaners.

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Ozmo, the window-washing robot (Skyline Robotics)

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Cleaning up the industry

The window cleaning industry, valued at $40 billion annually, has been facing challenges. With 75% of window cleaners in the U.S. over 40 and only 9% between 20 and 30, there’s a growing labor shortage. Ozmo offers a solution that not only fills this gap but also creates new, tech-focused job opportunities.

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Ozmo, the window-washing robot (Skyline Robotics)

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The window-washing robot is about to go global

Skyline Robotics isn’t stopping at the Big Apple. Plans are already in motion for deployments in London, with patents secured in Japan and Singapore. This global expansion could transform skylines and job markets worldwide.

Ozmo, the window-washing robot (Skyline Robotics)

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Kurt’s key takeaways

The arrival of Ozmo in New York City marks more than just cleaner windows. It represents a shift in how we approach urban maintenance and workforce safety. As our cities grow taller and more complex, innovations like Ozmo will play a crucial role in keeping them gleaming and functional. While some may worry about job displacement, the reality is more nuanced. Ozmo is creating new roles for tech-savvy operators and maintenance specialists. It’s not about replacing humans but about elevating them to safer, more skilled positions.

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