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Gambling as Journalism—Shall We Gamify the News?
https://mediaanddemocracyproject.substack.com/p/gambling-as-journalismshall-we-gamify

It is particularly grotesque when the betting is on matters of life and death, but any use of these markets central to reporting damages the news outlet. Disturbing to see #WSJ, #CNN and others using them.

#Journalism #FreePress #Iran

Masthead of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL.

With a headline: Traders Bet on the U.S.s Next Airstrike Target

Subhead: Polymarket offers prediction-market contracts on whether the U.S. will strike Cuba, Colombia or Somalia — Masthead of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. With a headline: Traders Bet on the U.S.s Next Airstrike Target Subhead: Polymarket offers prediction-market contracts on whether the U.S. will strike Cuba, Colombia or Somalia

Gambling as Journalism—Shall We Gamify the News?

Newrooms collaborating with prediction markets will further degrade quality and trust in journalism.

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