Olympics Embrace AI: From Talent Scouting to Fairer Judging 🏅🤖 - 🌍NewspaperAmigo

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) just dropped a game-changing playbook: **AI is officially joining the Olympic team**! With the Paris 2024 Games just 100 days away, organizers are betting on artificial intelligence to revolutionize everything from athlete training to fan experiences.

AI’s Game-Changing Role

Picture this: Algorithms spotting future gold medalists in remote villages , personalized training plans tailored like Spotify playlists , and real-time judging systems to keep competitions fair. IOC President Thomas Bach called AI a 'leader of change' during a press event in London, vowing to harness its power 'responsibly.'

Scouting Talent with Tech

In Senegal, Intel partnered with the IOC to screen 1,000 kids using AI-powered tools. The result? 40 rising stars were identified . 'We analyzed jumps, reaction times, and even matched kids to sports they’d ace,' said Intel’s Christoph Schell. Think *Moneyball* for the Olympics!

Security and Privacy Balancing Act

Paris’s AI surveillance plans for crowd control sparked privacy debates, but Bach emphasized the IOC trusts French authorities to 'secure the Games.' No facial recognition, they promise—just smart cameras flagging risks like abandoned bags.

\"It’s Not Replacing Athletes\"

Ski legend Lindsey Vonn joked she’s 'jealous' of today’s tech. 'Back in my day, I tracked performance *by hand*,' she laughed. Now, AI crunches data instantly, offering video comparisons of ideal racing lines. But, as Bach warned, 'Algorithms can’t decide a wrestler shouldn’t try tennis.'

What’s Next?

From AI-enhanced broadcasts to shielding athletes from online hate, the Paris Games will be a testing ground. Will AI score a gold medal in innovation? Let the Games begin!