How AI Will Transform the Olympics

Artificial intelligence will rapidly change the Olympics in the years ahead, from identifying and training promising athletes with the help of machine learning to minimizing bias in judging. Whole cities will even use AI to host the Games more sustainably and with better outcomes for local residents.

That’s the vision the International Olympic Committee revealed when they announced their first-ever AI agenda ahead of the Paris 2024 Games. While few of these transformations may be visible this summer, University of Florida experts say the AI revolution will soon bring some of the biggest changes the international competition has seen in its 128-year history.

Underneath the camaraderie and friendly competition, the Olympics brings out a fierce struggle between nations for bragging rights. Countries pour millions into identifying and training the best talent in hopes of securing more medals than their chief rival.

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