Introduction

The Paris Olympics 2024, scheduled from July 26th to August 11th, promises to be a revolutionary event thanks to the unprecedented integration of artificial intelligence with Olympic sports. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has undertaken ambitious initiatives to transform the way sports competitions are organized, experienced, and broadcast.

Safeguarding Athletes

One of the most important aspects concerns the safeguarding of athletes from online abuse. With the exponential increase in social media interactions during games, AI will be used to monitor messages in real time. This advanced detection and reporting system will filter out offensive content, ensuring athletes can focus on their performances without worrying about personal attacks. This initiative is essential not only for the mental health of athletes but also to promote a more inclusive and respectful sporting environment.

Sustainability Efforts

Sustainability is another central theme for the Paris 2024 Olympics, given the growing concerns of climate change. According to the IOC, AI will analyze data from various sources to forecast energy demand and suggest operational changes, demonstrating how technology can support sustainable events on a large scale.

Enhanced Viewing Experience

The Olympics viewing experience will be transformed thanks to technological innovations brought by AI. The IOC is working with various partner companies to develop advanced broadcast services that will offer multi-camera replay and real-time 3D reconstructions of the competitions. This innovation will particularly concern 21 different sports and disciplines, allowing viewers to relive key moments from different angles.

Intelligent Analysis

Furthermore, the intelligent strobe analysis will provide precise details on the movements of athletes in disciplines such as diving, track and field, and artistic gymnastics. This will help spectators better understand the movements and biomechanics of athletes, aiding both viewers and coaches in improving competition strategies.

Conclusion

If you want to get a more visual idea of this, we encourage you to watch the following video (in English) made by the Canadian media CBC.