11min chapter

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Game on: AI is coming for sport

Babbage from The Economist (subscriber edition)

CHAPTER

AI in Sports: Transforming Tactics and Player Insights

This chapter explores the innovative application of AI techniques in sports, particularly through tactical analysis using attention mechanisms to optimize coaching strategies and player performance. It discusses the potential impact of AI in predicting game outcomes and injury risks while emphasizing the balance between data-driven approaches and the inherent unpredictability of athletic competition. The conversation highlights the future of AI in sports, suggesting a need for enhanced data collection methods and integration of various athlete metrics to improve performance insights.

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