Melanie D'Arrigo calls AI targeting exploitation
Melanie D'ArrigoExecutive director of the Campaign for New York Health
Melanie D'Arrigo accuses DraftKings of exploiting gambling addiction for profit and says the practice should be illegal.
“DraftKings is using AI to find and exploit users with gambling addictions to boost their profits.”
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Are DraftKings' AI-targeted promotions exploiting vulnerable gamblers?
EFF and Senator Richard Blumenthal say DraftKings' alleged use of AI-selected promotions exploits vulnerable gamblers. CEO Jason Robins denies targeting people with gambling problems and says the company uses warnings, limits and account restrictions to protect customers. A proposed class action adds a legal challenge to the dispute.
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D'Arrigo shared the Times investigation into DraftKings' use of AI to direct promotions toward gamblers. D'Arrigo said the practice should be illegal and criticized using innovation to enrich billionaires.
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D'Arrigo shared the Times investigation into DraftKings' use of AI to direct promotions toward gamblers.
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D'Arrigo said the practice should be illegal and criticized using innovation to enrich billionaires.
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Reference point: DraftKings' alleged use of AI-targeted promotions to exploit vulnerable gamblers. Explicit criticism of exploitation and demand for prohibition establish rejection of the practice.
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