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Welcome back to Neural Notes, a weekly column where I look at some of the most interesting AI news of the week. In this edition, I’m gratuitously capitalising on the Olympics by taking a look at how AI is being used on the commercial side of sports.
AI-powered analytics and data are increasingly used to enhance performance and strategic decision-making in sport.
The NBA and Premier League leverage AI through Second Spectrum to analyse performance data such as player movements, shooting accuracy and fatigue levels in real time. This allows them to pivot their strategies and make informed decisions regarding subs and play calling in-game.
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Tegan Jones is a senior technology journalist at SmartCompany. A multi-award-winning journalist, she has been reporting on technology, telecommunications and gaming for the past 10 years. She regularly appears on mainstream media channels as an expert tech commentator. Her previous roles include editor of Gizmodo Australia and global reviews editor at Finder. She has also served as a reporter and editor across Business Insider, Lifehacker and Kotaku Australia. Tegan was the co-host of one of the top technology podcasts in Australia, Queens of the Drone Age. You can find her on Twitter @Tegan_Writes.
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