My dAI is viewing how AI is transforming the Olympics

My love for sports began when I was a child, dreaming of attending live games but never able to afford the tickets. Growing up, I never imagined that one day I would be part of an AI industry revolutionizing sports through technology. My journey has taken me to some of the most iconic stadiums, including Levi's Stadium, Chase Center, Gillette Stadium, TD Garden, and even the historic Lord's Cricket Ground. Visiting these places was a dream come true, though I must admit I was too scared to venture into the locker rooms!

The Olympic AI Agenda

The Olympic AI Agenda, launched under the leadership of IOC President Thomas Bach, envisions the impact of AI on sports. Following the Olympic Agenda 2020, started in 2014, and Olympic Agenda 2024 and beyond, this agenda aims to explore AI's potential while mitigating risks, representing a ground-breaking opportunity for the global accessibility of sport and aligning with the IOC’s mission for SOLIDARITY and INCLUSIVITY!

AI is transforming the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, ushering in technological advancements and operational efficiency. Guided by the IOC and its Olympic AI Agenda, AI initiatives are protecting athletes from online threats, enriching broadcast experiences with dynamic multilingual highlights, and tackling energy management. According to Thomas Bach, AI is crucial in safeguarding against CYBER ABUSE, STOPPING HACTIVISTS, CREATING HIGHLIGHT VIDEOS, and making the Games more sustainable through a sophisticated data capture and energy management system.

Streamlining the Games with AI

AI-driven digital twin technology is streamlining operational planning by simulating venue scenarios, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring seamless event execution. This collaborative effort, led by Atos and a consortium of technology experts, is creating a fully connected and secure environment for the Paris Games. Ilario Corna, the IOC’s Chief Technology Officer, highlighted new AI-powered initiatives aimed at protecting athletes from online abuse and enhancing their experience.

Broadcasting Wins Through Digital Transformation

Atos, the Olympic Movement’s worldwide IT partner, has coordinated a team of 15 technology partners, comprising more than 2,000 experts, to make the 2024 Games fully connected, secure, and digitally enabled. The Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) is leveraging AI to enrich storytelling through enhanced replay systems and real time data analytics across 21 sports, enhancing viewer engagement and reducing the Games’ environmental footprint by transmitting content over the cloud.

The IOC has also approved the creation of the Olympic Esports Games, marking a significant leap into the digital landscape. Esports will feature specific titles and a structured qualification process, connecting with younger audiences and evolving alongside the global rise of competitive gaming.

Warner Bros. Discovery and AWS: Building Scalable Solutions

Warner Bros. Discovery and AWS have enhanced the viewing experience and innovated around audience engagement. The collaboration with AWS supported this development, building on the experience of employing AWS Infrastructure Event Management (AWS IEM) and AWS Elemental Media Event Management (AWS Elemental MEM). Using AWS services and AWS Enterprise Support, the company scaled to support simultaneous video feeds, improving the viewer and commentator experience. AWS IEM offered support for planning and running business-critical events.

Scalability and Flexibility with AWS

Scalability was essential for the Olympic Games coverage, as Warner Bros. Discovery needed a solution that could stream dozens of simultaneous video feeds. The company used Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) for secure, resizable compute capacity. AWS Graviton processors delivered the best price performance for cloud workloads running in Amazon EC2, achieving operational cost savings and increased processing power.

My dAI

At AWS, I have the privilege of working with cutting-edge AI technologies that are transforming INDUSTRIES. I am extremely passionate about sports and games. From enhancing broadcast experiences to ensuring operational efficiency, AI is revolutionizing the way we engage with sports. My journey from a sports enthusiast to a professional leveraging AI to enhance sports experiences has been knowledgeable. The advancements in AI not only enhance the viewing experience but also ensure the sustainability and efficiency of major events like the Olympics, embodying the transformative power of AI and technology.