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Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Sports

Artificial intelligence refers to the process of simulating human intelligence processes through machines such as computer systems. Some specific applications of artificial intelligence include machine vision, expert systems, speech recognition, and natural language processing. Generally, artificial intelligence functions through ingesting massive labeled training data, employing it for patterns and correlations, and using the patterns to predict future states (Fialho, Aline, and João, 131). Sociotechnical systems are systems which incorporate requirements ranging from personal, software, hardware, and community aspects. Sociotechnical systems apply an understanding of the roles, rights, and social structures to inform system designs involving technology and communities of people (Galily, 47). Examples of sociotechnical systems include blogs, emails, and social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the world of sports in numerous ways. The emergence of technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence have tremendously altered people’s interactions. Machines learn and showcase human traits such as behavior hence impacting sports in game-changing ways. For example, artificial intelligence has transformed coaching and training. In sports, AI has made it possible for analysts and coaches to point out players’ areas of improvement, player strengths and predict their progress over time (Nadikattu, 5983). Additionally, coaches can use metrics to discover weaknesses and compare stats in executing plays. Artificial intelligence is also meaningful in sports as it transforms the people treat and view player safety. AI provides diagnostic and predictive capabilities making it possible for managers and coaches to maintain their player’s fitness, health, and safety. In essence, players’ mental and physical issues get diagnosed and treated early enough. AI referees are another emerging aspect of sports. Coaches have been relying on data to boost player performance. They have been using big data to make split decisions on the field. They also use sports analytics to determine what the next big thing is. Meanwhile, the use of Video Assistant Technology (VAR) helps coaches make precise judgments about big decisions such as free kicks, red cards, and penalties.

Works Cited

Fialho, Gabriel, Aline Manhães, and João Paulo Teixeira. “Predicting sports results with artificial intelligence–a proposal framework for soccer games.” Procedia Computer Science 164 (2019): 131-136.

Galily, Yair. “Artificial intelligence and sports journalism: Is it a sweeping change?.” Technology in Society 54 (2018): 47-51.

Nadikattu, Rahul Reddy. “Implementation of new ways of artificial intelligence in sports.” Journal of Xidian University 14.5 (2020): 5983-5997.