The Paris Olympics 2024 they have finally started and theartificial intelligence (AI) is the protagonist, transforming the experience of athletes, judges and public. From the opening, it is clear that these Olympics represent a technological turning point. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, said: “We have to be a leader of the changeand not the object of the change”.
An ally for athletes and judges
The chatbot AthleteGPTdeveloped by Intel and Mistral, is already making a difference for 10,000 athletes from over 200 countries. This virtual assistant answers questions, offers organizational support and provides useful information in real time, simplifying the lives of athletes and improving their overall experience.
Judges are also benefiting from AI. Advanced algorithms are used to monitor and evaluate performance more accurately and impartial. In particular, the algorithm developed in collaboration with Frank Ohme, astrophysicist at the Max Planckis improving refereeing in complex sports such as water polowhere it is often difficult to see what is happening beneath the water’s surface.
Paris 2024 Olympics and innovations for the public
Spectators at the Paris 2024 Olympics are getting an unprecedented experience thanks to AI. They can now access detailed data in real time, such as acceleration, speed and other athletic parameters. In addition, the ability to relive the highlights of the competitions with an immersive perspective is making each event even more engaging.
A continuous evolution
Since 1900, when Étienne-Jules Marey introduced high-speed chronophotography, technology has played a central role in the Olympics. At Sydney 2000, the virtual line superimposed on television screens was another milestone. Now, in the age of AI, the Paris 2024 Olympics are opening new frontiers to improve athletes’ performances and the audience’s experience.
The search for new talents
The combination of individual data and analysis IA not only will it improve the performance of athletes, but it is also helping in the search for young talents. A recent example is the project IOC trial in Senegal, which identified children with the potential to become future champions.
The Paris 2024 Olympics are an event cutting edgethanks to the AI that is making the most engaging and innovative sporting event.
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