NBA to Automate Replay Calls With AI Cameras, Targeting Out-of-Bounds Reviews
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Updated · Fox News · May 28
NBA to Automate Replay Calls With AI Cameras, Targeting Out-of-Bounds Reviews
13 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 28
Adam Silver said the NBA is moving "fairly quickly" to AI-run replay decisions for objective calls, with out-of-bounds rulings cited as an early use case.
Cameras positioned around the court would make those decisions instantaneously, replacing lengthy playoff reviews that have slowed games.
Silver tied the push to broader complaints about officiating, saying technology could also help address foul-selling and distinguish exaggeration from true flopping.
The shift comes amid rising fan frustration over playoff embellishment and foul baiting, issues that have drawn particular attention during the Western Conference finals.
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