Adam Silver says NBA will eventually adopt AI-automated system to review out-of-bounds calls
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced plans to implement an AI-automated system for reviewing out-of-bounds calls. This decision follows a controversial officiating moment in a recent playoff game involving the San Antonio Spurs. Silver cited Hawk-Eye technology used in MLB as a model for this potential change.
- ▪Adam Silver discussed the AI-automated review system on 'The Pat McAfee Show.'
- ▪The system aims to improve accuracy in officiating out-of-bounds calls.
- ▪The announcement comes after a disputed call in a playoff game between the Spurs and Thunder.
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