Prediction markets allow people to bet on wildfires. Experts fear it will fuel arson
When the Eaton fire swept through the Los Angeles neighborhood of Altadena last year, it claimed 19 lives and incinerated thousands of buildings — one of which was the home of Kaitlyn Trudeau’s grandfather. His house burned to the ground; he lost everything.
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1 sourcePeople are making wildfire bets on prediction markets. Experts say it could lead to disaster…