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Senators demand crackdown on wildfire "prediction markets"

Tuesday, August 4, 2026


Several senators called for regulatory action on prediction markets related to wildfires. Fire experts cited concerns that such markets could create financial incentives for arson.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/senators-demand-crackdown-on-wildfire-prediction-markets/

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