Yes, that’s literally why they still have umpires in baseball. We could put sensors in everything and track balls and strikes in real time. AI cameras could track every player in a basketball or hockey game for penalties. We don’t because the leagues like having the drama (and the potential to tip the scales).
You’re right. But AI could be watching every player on the ice and flag anything that might look like high sticking, or offsides, or cross checking, and then one ref in a booth reviews the play. You could have three refs in three rooms, and if two out of three call the penalty, it goes to the ice. They could watch every game from one location, and there would be little room for debate.
Has anyone ever considered that the imperfection of human beings enhances some things, especially when it’s basically theatre?
To a degree, but they’d better not break out a piece of paper to measure again.
Yes, that’s literally why they still have umpires in baseball. We could put sensors in everything and track balls and strikes in real time. AI cameras could track every player in a basketball or hockey game for penalties. We don’t because the leagues like having the drama (and the potential to tip the scales).
there’s zero chance ai can call penalties in hockey (yet).
Decision making is far more subjective than objective in calling a game.
You’re right. But AI could be watching every player on the ice and flag anything that might look like high sticking, or offsides, or cross checking, and then one ref in a booth reviews the play. You could have three refs in three rooms, and if two out of three call the penalty, it goes to the ice. They could watch every game from one location, and there would be little room for debate.
Agreed. It’s one of the reasons I hate VAR in football ⚽.