Prediction market platform Polymarket issued an apology for allowing users to place bets on the fate of American pilots aboard a U.S. fighter jet downed over Iran.
A two-seater F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down on Friday, according to a U.S. official. One crew member was rescued, but the other remains missing.
In a since-deleted market, users were able to wager on when the pilots might be rescued, with the majority predicting a Saturday rescue.
“US confirms pilots rescued by…?” the market read.
Polymarket creates a dangerous feedback loop, financially incentivizing certain political outcomes. It should be shut down.
Wait, let’s put Trump’s death on there first. Once he’s dead, it can be shut down.
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