The surge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made it to the sports industry. AI has become a revolutionary resource that has impacted the world, and is now going to make an impact in sports. Many people use it to create nutrition plans and workout plans. However, that is not the only aspect that AI is used in sports.
The National Football League (NFL) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have created a system to help the next generation of players health. The system they created is called the Digital Athlete. The goal of the program is to predict injuries and track training volume. They do this by using sensors on pads to gather information for every player. The NFL teams can use this data to determine practice schedules. The NFL has used the data to change the kickoff rules to protect player safety. There are also sensors in helmets to track which helmets are the safest for players to wear for concussion prevention. AI can be used in many other aspects of sports too.
The sensors can be used to help athletes track their progress and to aid coaches in creating plans for player development. AI can help teams with fan engagement, bringing on deeper insights on players and games. One program that does this is Next Gen Stats. They track stats such as player speed, distance traveled, and probability of completions. This will help athletes separate themselves from others.
Microsoft’s Copilot is actually used for scouting in the NFL. It has been found to reduce video viewing time by 60%, and there are 3,000 hours of video instantly available for scout review. Copilot is also involved in enhancing fan involvement as well.
There has been a 73% reduction in video review time for fan experiences. Copilot can help develop a more immersive and personalized fan experience for teams. Many people will also use Copilot to make predictions and to bet. The possibilities of AI are endless, and they have reached the sports world. We can only wonder about the lasting impact it will have for future generations.
