Artificial intelligence and big data are changing the game for professional athletes
• In the world of sports, data analytics and the growing use of artificial intelligence tools are redefining performance parameters for top-level athletes.
• The data-driven approach, advocated by Adrien Sedeau of INSEP, reaches beyond traditional criteria to take into account elements like maturity, sports history and progress curves to create tailormade training programmes that optimize recovery and reduce the risk of injury.
• New AI-based tools that deliver accurate decisions in seconds like FIFA’s Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT), which featured in the 2022 World Cup, are revolutionizing refereeing, and opening up new horizons in the management and understanding of team sports.
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