It is fair to say that artificial intelligence is going to change the world in many different ways. One of the areas that looks sure to benefit from AI is the world of sport.
Not only that, but it is likely to come in many different ways, so a wide range of people will get a benefit, from professionals to amateurs and even fans. We are seeing technology used to improve sport, AI could be the biggest of those.
Here are five ways in which AI will change the world of sport.
Recruitment of Players and Scouting
Getting recruitment right can make or break a season for many sporting teams so any help with this will be gratefully received. AI can give teams performance data, the same as what their scouts can offer, and it can also do it with far greater detail.
AI can look even deeper at alternative metrics which can be used to measure the players against each other. Think of recruitment as investing in a player. Data shows the value of that player, AI predicts whether they will rise or fall in value, which will let teams know whether the signing will be a success and one worth doing or not.
With huge sums spent on players in the Premier League for example, these decisions need to be right most, if not all, of the time.
Broadcasting for Fans at Home
Those watching at home can also take advantage of AI to get a better service. It can change live broadcasting, giving us better camera angles, include subtitles for anything in a different language automatically and even look at when ads can be shown.
There are many people that sit and watch sport at home, these need to be thought of. Some enjoy sport alone while others use the best betting offers UK players can claim to add further excitement by placing a wager on the action they are watching.
AI can also be used by people who are looking to make predictions on the outcome of games. The more information available, the better chances of people getting their predictions right.
Performance Analysis
What the athletes of today need is advanced metrics to assess their performance. These are found thanks to AI, which goes deeper than we have seen before to put together a range of metrics that can be used to asses the performance of a player in any sport.
This can also provide data surrounding where the player needs to improve, so alongside seeing how they performed, players also know what to do in terms of training for the future. With this to hand, it would be no surprise to see athletes as a whole improve across the board in the future.
Health and Well Being
The healthcare industry is seeing great improvements thanks to AI. This includes predicting the capabilities of medicine, predicting diagnosis and even looking at physical development. This is all going to cross over into the sporting world and ensure our athletes are looked after better than ever before.
With physical tests completed on a regular basis on players, the data from these can be used to help ensure they are looked after more than ever before, which could increase career lengths if used correctly.
