We’ve known for a long time robot helpers were in our future. Now, Amazon gives us Astro, who/which will scoot throughout your house, help with things as diverse as elder companionship and checking you don’t burn dinner, and may pick up data you may or may not want it to know.

Florida’s Protecting DNA Privacy Act (the “Act”) went into effect this month, amending Florida’s genetic privacy law and potentially elevating unlawful use of DNA to the level of a felony, up from a misdemeanor minor charge. This will prohibit medical insurers from canceling or denying coverage based on DNA findings, or setting different premiums around genetics.