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The X Games Team With Google On AI Judging System For Ski And Snowboard Events
The X Games is taking a leap into the digital future by partnering with Google on a new AI judging technology for some ski and snowboard events.
Superpipe, according to the X Games website, is “judged on combinations, flow, difficulty, amplitude, and execution.” Those judgments will be rendered by a new experimental AI technology developed in collaboration with Google Cloud. The announcement of the new system said it aims to “explore the potential for enhancing objectivity in judged sports, increasing fan engagement, and providing athletes with additional insights into their performances.” “When we acquired X Games, our goal was to reimagine unique fan experiences and increase access to the world’s premiere athletes,” said Jeff Moorad, CEO of MSP Sports Capital.
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