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Sports and Technology Have the Power to Change the World

Sports and Technology Have the Power to Change the World

Driving Positive Change Through the Use of Data and AI

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  • Release Date: 29/02/2024
  • Barcode: 9781394227709
  • Genre: Sports & Hobbies
  • Sub-Genre: Sport & Outdoor Recreation
  • Imprint: Wiley
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Sports and Technology Have the Power to Change the World

Sports and Technology Have the Power to Change the World

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Driving Positive Change Through the Use of Data and AI

Discover how the explosions in data analytics, AI, and digital communication are benefiting sports and sports fans around the world

In Sports and Technology Have The Power To Change The World: Driving Positive Change Through The Use of Data and AI, the Director of Microsoft Sports, Jon Flynn, delivers an insightful new take on the transformative power of sport and its ability to unite people, break down barriers, and generate positive change. The author explains the critical role that technology has played in growing the impact of sporting events and enabling social change while fostering community improvement.

In the book, you’ll explore many of the ways in which sports, enabled by new tech, have made significant contributions to society and promoted individual development, health, and wellbeing. You’ll also find:

  • Discussions of green technologies and climate and sustainability initiatives linked to sport, with a case study about the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
  • Explorations of the impact of advanced data analytics, with a case study focusing on the 2013 NBA Final matchup between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs
  • How sport scientists are optimizing player performance

Perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of sport, society, and technology, Sports and Technology Have The Power To Change The World is an easy to read and endlessly fascinating look at how the unique combination of athletics and tech makes the world a better place.

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