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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. m463 · 1790708972 · focus · HN ↗
    They're built on adtech, which people don't understand.
    You have many adtech online dossiers that are basically a virtual you, that can be poked, prodded and studied for interests and behaviors.
    for a very minimal look, maybe check out amazon "about you":
    <a href="https://www.amazon.com/slc/hub?useAiMode=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/slc/hub?useAiMode=1
    gerdesj · 1790715680 · focus · HN ↗
    "About you
    We haven't saved anything yet. As you shop on Amazon or chat with Alexa, we'll save helpful information to personalise your experience.
    Once we have saved some details, you can manage them here."
    I've had that account since ... well, I can see orders back to 2011.

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