Behshad Behzadi, Chief Technology Officer & Chief AI Officer at Sportradar, dives into the future of sports technology. He discusses how AI is personalizing fan experiences and transforming content delivery for leagues and media. Behzadi shares insights on the role of Generative AI in enhancing sports engagement and previews exciting innovations expected in the coming year. He also reflects on his transition from Google to Sportradar, merging his passion for sports with cutting-edge technology.
Sportradar is harnessing AI to create hyper-personalized fan experiences by enabling customized content and enhancing engagement during sports events.
The company is also focused on maintaining sports integrity through advanced data analysis and AI to prevent match-fixing in the betting landscape.
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The Future of AI in Sports Broadcasting
AI is set to revolutionize the sports industry, particularly in enhancing fan engagement and creating personalized experiences. Generative AI enables customized content for viewers, allowing them to experience games from various perspectives tailored to their preferences, such as preferred commentators or statistical data. The technology also offers significant advancements in content generation, enabling quicker and more efficient production of highlights and analyses. Ultimately, this could transform how fans consume sports, making it more interactive and engaging.
Sport Integrity and AI's Role
Sport Radar is committed to ensuring sports integrity through innovations in data analysis and AI technologies. The organization emphasizes the prevention of match-fixing amid the growing landscape of sports betting, highlighting the importance of maintaining fair play. By leveraging AI, Sport Radar monitors and detects anomalies in betting patterns, contributing to the integrity of competitive sports. Their ongoing investments in this area position them as leaders in fostering responsible and fair practices in the sports betting ecosystem.
PODCAST: Behshad Behzadi, Chief Technology Officer & Chief AI Officer for Sportradar, joins this edition of Sports Business Radio. Behzadi tells us how Sportradar is using AI to hyper-personalize the experience of the sports fan, what role GenAI plays when it comes to improving how leagues and media rights holders provide fans with sports content and what new enhancements we are likely to see in the next 12 months as AI continues to grow.
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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Sportradar - the Exclusive data and sports technology partner of Sports Business Radio. Learn more about Sportradar at www.sportradar.com.