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At DraftKings, AI Targets the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose

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  1. 22 September
  2. Latest22 Sept, 06:30

    Draftkings Shelved a Problem-Gambling AI While Targeting Likely Losers

    According to a New York Times investigation published Saturday, Draftkings built a machine-learning model to steer promotions toward the gamblers it predicted would lose the most, and shut down internal efforts to predict problem gambling. The company rejects the characterization. ‘The Best Investment Would Be a Problem Gambler’ The Times based its reporting on interviews […]

    Bitcoin.com NewsBitcoin.com News•Luci Kelemen
  3. 19 September
  4. First seen19 Sept, 09:00

    At DraftKings, AI Targets the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose

    Data science helps determine who receives betting incentives, but the company has resisted using similar technology to protect gamblers at risk of addiction.

    The New York TimesThe New York Times•Alex Klavens, Walt Bogdanich and Jenny Vrentas