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prediction

[pri-dik-shuhn] / prɪˈdɪk ʃən /


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In a posting on the X social media service that SpaceX owns, Elon Musk offered this prediction: “I would be surprised if revenue is not greater than $1 trillion in 2031.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

Polymarket’s handling of the Strategy bets sparked criticism from crypto firms that are otherwise fans of prediction markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Despite the latest spat, Ritter points out that on the prediction market platform Kalshi, External link bets on what date Anthropic will announce an IPO did not shift dramatically in the wake of the announcement.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

Disputed bets also sap confidence in prediction markets, which claim to offer accurate, unbiased forecasts of the likelihood of important future events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

The Princeton scientists did not have long to wait before their prediction was confirmed.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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