LONDON — Olympic organizers on Friday announced plans to leverage artificial intelligence in sports, joining a global rush to take advantage of rapidly advancing technology.
The International Olympic Committee outlined the challenges of leveraging AI. Officials said it could be used to make matches fairer by identifying promising players, personalizing training methods and improving decision-making.
“Today we take another step to ensure the uniqueness of the Olympic Games and the relevance of sport. To do this, we must become leaders of change,” said the IOC. Chairman Thomas Bach said at a press conference at the former London Olympic Park: A summer conference was held in 2012.
“We are determined to harness the vast potential of AI in a responsible way,” Bach said.
The IOC has unveiled its AI strategy as it prepares for the Paris Olympics, which start in less than 100 days.
The IOC's AI plans also include using the technology to protect athletes from online harassment and for broadcasters to improve the viewing experience for people watching at home. The IOC earns billions of dollars through the sale of broadcast rights to matches. .
Local organizers of the Paris Games plan to use artificial intelligence for security, with video surveillance systems including AI-powered cameras to warn of potential safety risks such as abandoned luggage or crowd surges. is controversial.
