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Senators demand crackdown on wildfire “prediction market” bets | Fire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/senators-demand-crackdown-on-wildfire-prediction-markets/
Ars TechnicaSenators demand crackdown on wildfire "prediction market" betsFire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.
Replying to @sanitation@lemmy.today
I think we can all agree that arsonists should be tortured on live television
Replying to @Jax@sh.itjust.works
Depends on the arson. Do you want the amazon warehouse guy tortured?
Replying to @ArmchairAce1944@discuss.online
That’s fair, I was thinking of it through the lense of wildfires. I’m not exactly a fan of the pollution but that’s besides the point.
Replying to @Jax@sh.itjust.works
I am aware. What these people are doing is monstrous.