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Prediction markets open new front for US election misinformation

Politics · First reported 27 Oct, 02:41 · Updated 08:28

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The supplied snippets report that experts warn live odds from prediction markets could confuse audiences and provide material for election misinformation when incorporated into news coverage.

  • Experts warn that live prediction-market odds in news coverage could sow confusion.
  • The Japan Times snippet says the odds could provide fodder for misinformation about US elections.
  • The Japan Times snippet notes that hundreds of millions of dollars are at stake in prediction markets.
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