Google has announced a partnership with predictive markets companies Polymarket and Kalshi. This deal will enable Google Finance to integrate the technology of Polymarket and Kalshi into its search and data features, providing users with insights on odds and future market events.
Details of the partnership were shared in a press release on Google’s newsroom website. Through this collaboration, Google Finance will incorporate Polymarket and Kalshi’s data and predictive models directly into its search function. This integration aims to deliver speculative answers to various market-related questions, alongside real-time odds and percentages.
For example, users can simply ask, “What will GDP growth be for 2025?” right from the search box and see current market probabilities along with how they have changed over time, Google explained. The rollout of prediction market data will begin in the coming weeks, starting with users of Google Labs.
This move by Google is particularly noteworthy given Polymarket’s recent prominence in the news. While Polymarket allows users to view odds and predictions based on its data models, it has faced criticism and scrutiny in some regions. Several authorities worldwide have accused it of operating as a gambling platform.
In the United States, Polymarket was investigated by the Department of Justice until the end of former President Trump’s second term. Ultimately, the investigations were dropped without any new charges being filed against the company.
Overall, Google’s integration of predictive market data into its finance tools represents an innovative step toward enhancing how people access and interpret market forecasts and probabilities.
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