AI-assisted gymnastics judging under consideration for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
World Gymnastics is in discussions about incorporating AI-assisted judging technology at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to the organization's president. Human judges would retain final decision-making authority under the proposed framework. The president indicated the technology could help limit the kind of scoring disputes that have plagued the sport in the past.
human judges will still have final say, but the technology could help reduce future controversies.
Why it matters
For coaches: Coaches may need to prepare athletes for a judging environment that incorporates AI evaluation alongside human review.
For media: A shift in how Olympic gymnastics is judged could reshape how broadcasters and reporters cover scoring controversies at major events.
For athletes: Gymnasts competing at the Olympic level could see more consistent and dispute-free scoring if the technology is adopted.
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Sources
- The Athletic: AI-assisted gymnastics judging in talks for use at 2028 L.A. Olympics, official says