As early as April 19 of this year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) held a grand release of the "Olympic AI Agenda" in London. IOC President Thomas Bach firmly stated, "We must be leaders of change, not objects of change," emphasizing the need to better harness the potential of artificial intelligence in the operation of the Olympics, striving to create an open, green, safe, and immersive Olympic Games.
Safety is the cornerstone of any sports event. This Olympic Games employs AI algorithms to analyze images from surveillance cameras and drones to identify potential security risks. Compared to traditional human monitoring, AI can analyze video streams continuously for 24 hours, significantly reducing the workload of security personnel and greatly minimizing security oversights due to human error. It's as if the Olympics have been equipped with a pair of tireless "electronic eyes."
In the digital world, cybersecurity is equally critical. The Paris Olympics has introduced an AI-driven monitoring system specifically designed for real-time monitoring of social media, capable of precisely identifying and flagging content with tendencies toward online violence, thereby supporting platforms in timely handling of such content. This measure creates a safer and more focused competitive environment for athletes and officials, allowing them to remain undisturbed by online abuse and fully concentrate on their intense competitions.
"How do I get to the stadium? Can the opening ceremony be live-streamed? Is there an electronic referee? Where can I collect the sponsors' gifts?"
Athletes from over 200 countries, totaling more than 1,000, will gather in Paris, where they will be greeted by a new, friendly voice—AthleteGPT. This intelligent assistant will provide navigation and answers on the "Athlete365" mobile app.
These questions are just a small part of what AthleteGPT can answer. This AI chatbot, developed by Mistral AI in Paris, integrates Intel's Gaudi processor technology to build a powerful Large Language Model (LLM). Todd Harple, head of the Olympic AI Innovation Project at Intel Labs in the United States, stated that AthleteGPT can "quickly browse massive amounts of information and provide services around the clock," building a communication bridge in six languages. No matter where you come from, AthleteGPT is your helpful assistant, answering every query and guiding every path.
The application of AI technology in the Olympics has evolved from being quietly present at the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics to now being omnipresent at the Paris Olympics, showcasing the rapid advancement of technology.
AI technology has already been assisting decision-making in sports like football, collecting data through in-stadium and on-ball cameras and chips. Although not yet widespread in other sports, AI's real-time data analysis capabilities in officiating are gradually improving. In this year's Paris Olympics football matches, Tracab's Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) is being used. It utilizes advanced cameras and AI algorithms to automatically detect offsides and, combined with skeletal modeling, provides precise position information, offering a comprehensive perspective to Video Assistant Referees (VAR) and aiding in accurate decision-making.
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