Baltimore Sues FanDuel and DraftKings Over Algorithms Allegedly Creating Problem Gamblers
The City of Baltimore has filed a lawsuit against FanDuel and DraftKings, alleging the sports betting operators use algorithms to target vulnerable users with personalized promotions and push notifications, creating problem gamblers. The complaint claims the companies' practices violate the city's Consumer Protection Ordinance by being deceptive and abusive. The lawsuit seeks injunctive relief and civil penalties, citing a rise in problem gambling among young men. This is the first such lawsuit brought by a municipality against the two companies.
- Company involved
- FanDuel and DraftKings
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Magic: The Gathering admits marketing image used AI
Magic: The Gathering posted a marketing image and initially claimed it was not created using AI. After community members pointed out AI components, the company admitted the mistake. The image was created by a vendor using AI tools in Photoshop. The company is now evaluating its vendor policies.
- Company involved
- Magic: The Gathering
- AI system involved
- Photoshop
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King Features AI tool produces reading list recommending nonexistent books
King Features, a content syndication unit of Hearst, has acknowledged that a summer reading list it produced for newspapers was created with an AI tool and included books that do not exist. A freelance creator used the AI agent without disclosing it, contrary to King Features' policy. The Chicago Sun-Times, which published the section, removed it from its e-paper and said subscribers would not be charged.
- Company involved
- King Features
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Wizards of the Coast acknowledges AI-generated art in D&D book, updates policies
Dungeons & Dragons publisher Wizards of the Coast acknowledged that AI-generated artwork was included in its sourcebook 'Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants', which released digitally on August 1, 2023. The artist, Ilya Shkipin, admitted using AI for 'polish and editing' after community members pointed out inconsistencies. Wizards stated they were unaware of the AI use and are revising artist guidelines to ban AI art going forward. The AI-generated images remain in the digital and physical editions of the book.
- Company involved
- Wizards of the Coast
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