MLB officials said the whole process took an average of 17 seconds in Class AAA games last year
I think AI in sports will have a negative impact because it takes away the human side of the game that makes it exciting. The Washington Post said that MLB’s new ball-strike challenge system takes about “17 seconds,” and even though that’s quick, it still slows things down and changes the flow. I believe that rational decisions are a part of the game. I also don’t think other sports, like the NFL, should bring in AI to fix human errors, because the mistakes and arguments are part of what makes sports fun to watch. If AI gets too involved, games could start to feel robotic and less real. When it comes to jobs, I believe AI will start making a big impact before 2030. I also think people underestimate how many jobs AI can do, because it’s not just in tech, it could take over customer service, driving, and even some parts of healthcare.