"From tracking player movement with eerie precision to whispering tactical tweaks into analysts' ears, artificial intelligence is now as common at training grounds as bibs and banter. Clubs crunch mountains of data to predict fatigue, refine pressing triggers, even scout teenagers before they've finished growing. VAR, of course, remains the clumsy cousin still learning when clear and obvious' actually means clear and obvious. But love it or loathe it, AI isn't leaving the pitch anytime soon."
"Maybe short on the usual top-level honks, but the temptation to allow the machines to take the strain is strong across many trades. Accountants quiver at the speed AI can produce a spreadsheet, many management consultant types swear by AI for its assistance in doing whatever it is management consultants do. OK, the examples so far in the creative sphere have been forgettable, particularly AI music."
Artificial intelligence now permeates football, providing precise player tracking, tactical insights, fatigue prediction, pressing-trigger refinement, and early scouting of young talent. VAR remains imperfect and continues to learn thresholds for 'clear and obvious' decisions. Coaches have begun to incorporate AI tools into tactical planning, and professional roles across industries show growing reliance on AI for tasks like spreadsheet generation and analysis. Creative outputs from AI have produced mixed results, with some music experiments deemed forgettable. Overall, AI use in football and beyond is expanding rapidly and reshaping decision-making, talent identification, and routine workflows.
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