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DraftKings is using AI to behaviorally target chronic gamblers

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tedivm · 1790700196 · focus · HN ↗
ProPublica had one of their reports work with gambling addition experts to see how DraftKings would respond to someone presenting signs of a gambling problem. It's a hell of a read, and makes it clear that this company is full of people with absolutely no ethics whatsoever.
<a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/draftkings-sports-gambling-problem-vip-fanduel" rel="nofollow">https://www.propublica.org/article/draftkings-sports-gamblin...
1. WheelsAtLarge · 1790703876 · focus · HN ↗
  People in companies that are a negative public good are by definition unethical. I'm not surprised by anything they do. The real problem is how we've let these companies infiltrate so much of our society so fast. I can't consume any ad supported media without getting some ad about them. This company really defines the phrase "money talks"
  1. staplers · 1790713873 · focus · HN ↗
    The real problem is how we've let these companies infiltrate so much of our society so fast
    - Glass stiegel repealed - Automatic weapons ban lifted - Sports gambling ban lifted - Many more
    All the hard work of the people who suffered and fought to achieve this wisdom only for it to be abandoned.
    Generations making the same mistakes over and over even with boundless knowledge at our fingertips. Really showcases how important education and especially reverence for education is.
    orwin · 1790715047 · focus · HN ↗
    > Automatic weapons ban lifted
    Weirdly, you still have a ban on sniper rifles and on AP rounds.
    lazide · 1790771813 · focus · HN ↗
    What automatic weapons ban got lifted? Asking for a friend.

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