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Hims & Hers sued by FTC for health data sharing with Big Tech

The Register reports that Hims & Hers Health is facing a lawsuit from the FTC for allegedly sharing sensitive user health data with third parties, including tech giants like Microsoft. The company is also accused of making it difficult for users to revoke consent for data sharing. This data misuse occurred despite the company's stated commitment to user privacy and data protection. AI

IMPACT This case highlights the ongoing challenges and regulatory scrutiny surrounding the use and protection of sensitive user data by companies that leverage AI/ML technologies.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a regulatory action (FTC lawsuit) against a company that uses AI/ML in its products, but the core news is about data privacy violations, not a new AI development.

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Hims & Hers sued by FTC for health data sharing with Big Tech

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Hims & Hers accused of sharing health secrets and hiding the cancel button

    FTC says Meta and Snap received sensitive patient information while customers faced unexpected prescription charges