The National Football League (NFL) announced on Wednesday an alliance with Microsoft Corp., to rely on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for Improve the recruitment, optimize the selection of plays and improve the performance of the players of the 32 teams.
“We are entering a new era of innovation in the NFL thanks to our collaboration with Microsoft to implement AI in key areas. With AI technologies there are enormous opportunities to improve the day of the game day for our teams and offer a more attractive product to our fans,” said Gary Brantley, NFL information director.
According to the League, The AI and its cloud platforms will allow coaches to access, analyze and measure the performance of the players In the match in real time to decide more precise plays, more efficiently and personalized.
“Making accurate decisions and locating players in the best field positions is the coach's responsibility. The AI will improve our efficiency and precision when decomposing complex data in information easy to understand that you can quickly communicate to our players and help them achieve their maximum potential, “said Sean McVay, coach of Los Angeles Rams.
AI will improve our efficiency and precision by decomposing complex data in easy to understand information that can be communicated quickly to our players and help them achieve their maximum potential
McVay referred to the NFL band display system, which has been updated with more than 2,500 computers To provide the 32 clubs, a punctual follow -up of their approximately 1,800 players.
This system allows you to filter plays according to criteria such as moving distance, scoring plays and penalties, allowing to analyze the formations faster, decipher coverage and make strategic decisions based on these data.
AI can also be used to track and record key party day incidents, as delays due to bad weather or technical problems that can affect the general operations of each game, in order to improve future decision making.
The NFL players association will also have access to the solutions provided by artificial intelligence as part of their videos review process that seek to improve the efficiency in players' safety.
“The alliance between the NFL and Microsoft to take the 'AI' to the game is proud. Extending this collaboration is more than a simple American football history; it is a plan for transformation,” said Bryson Gordon, Vice President of Microsoft global marketing.
