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Episode Synopsis
The rate of technological advancement in sport is unprecedented. From data analytics to robotic umpiring to smart equipment, technologies are reshaping what it means to achieve and compete. Even the International Olympic Committee has now developed an AI strategy. It's also big business with the sport industry conservatively estimated at around one per cent of global GDP.So, when does ingenious innovation become cheating? And if technology pushes us past the point of physical capacity, why bother with human competitors at all?GuestsProfessor Sascha Schmidt – Director of the Centre for Sports and Management, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of ManagementLouis Weston – Barrister and sports lawyer, Outer Temple Chambers, LondonDr John Holash – Assistant Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, The University of CalgaryRobert Marchiori – CEO Cognizant AustraliaFurther information21st Century Sports. How Technologies Will Change Sports in the Digital AgeInternational Olympic Committee - Olympic AI Agenda
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