Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
United States scrutiny of China-related ties
United States lawmakers and security officials questioned G42’s historical connections to Chinese technology and investment interests and sought export-control measures. G42 responded that it had divested from its China-related investments.
2020
Privacy concerns involving COVID testing and genomics
Reports connected G42 with the distribution of COVID-19 testing kits made by BGI Group and with a UAE genomics initiative. United States officials raised concerns about genetic data, privacy, and the potential strategic use of population-scale sequencing information.
2019
ToTok surveillance allegations
G42 was reported to be the sole registered shareholder of ToTok, a messaging and calling application. Media reports alleged that the application could be used for surveillance. ToTok was subsequently removed from Apple and Google application stores.