DraftKings is a US sportsbook and online gambling platform. Recent coverage centers on a New York Times report that it uses betting records to train a machine learning model to find likely losing gamblers and target them with promotions; the EFF criticized the practice and called for a ban. Maine regulators said they are monitoring sportsbook AI use but have no AI-specific rules, and Massachusetts has opened an investigation.
Maine regulators watch betting apps' AI useAfter a New York Times report alleged DraftKings used machine learning to target promotions based on betting histories, Maine gambling regulators said they are monitoring sportsbook AI use but have no AI-specific rules; Massachusetts has opened an investigation.
DraftKings accused of using AI to target problem gamblersAccording to the New York Times, DraftKings uses betting records to train an ML model to find likely losing gamblers and targets them with ads to re-engage. EFF criticizes the practice as amplifying harms of behavioral advertising and calls for a ban.
DraftKings Uses AI to Target Likely LosersA Hacker News discussion flags that DraftKings uses AI to target the gamblers likeliest to lose. The topic raises concerns about AI in gambling and user protection.
The A.I. Daily