AI edges closer to refereeing football in France! | OneFootball

While controversies surrounding refereeing have been numerous this season in French football, the authorities may turn to artificial intelligence in hopes of making improvements. Indeed, we learn this Tuesday in L’Equipe that the company Good Game has been invited to a meeting on February 2 to present its capabilities.

“Shedding light on decision-making through computational elements within the team.”

This could be an interesting asset to further correct additional errors, as video assistance has already helped but has not eliminated all mistakes. This remains very difficult, since part of refereeing still relies on interpretation and it is complicated to have rules that allow for an “automatic” choice. There is also still a lack of objectivity from players, coaches, managers, and supporters, which does not help referees do their job.

That does not change the fact that progress seems possible, particularly in terms of consistency throughout a match and from one game to another. Perhaps AI can be a tool. One of the immense challenges will be not to slow down the game, as VAR sometimes already seems interminable.

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