More Canadian athletes powered by artificial intelligence at Winter Games

Xavier McKeever and his teammates challenged GPT to create a cross-country ski training plan, resulting in a highly unrealistic daily schedule that highlighted the need for human coaching.
Despite the failure of the training plan, AI is increasingly integrated into the athletes’ preparation for the Winter Games, primarily serving as a training tool rather than a competitor.
Canadian athletes express varying attitudes towards AI, acknowledging its usefulness while emphasizing the importance of instinct and lived experience.
AI-assisted technology like wearable devices and position analysis provides valuable data for performance enhancement, although it is often used to support traditional methods rather than replace human expertise.
AI in sports is primarily used for biomechanical positioning analysis and performance optimization through data collection and interpretation, with limited use in officiating or judging.
The International Gymnastics Federation and other major sporting organizations are beginning to adopt AI tools for judging and refereeing, though athletes like Rachel Karker remain cautious about AI’s capacity to capture nuanced variations in action sports.

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