Sports and Technology Have the Power to Change the World - 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.

List of contents

Foreword vii
 
Introduction xi
 
Chapter 1 The Impact of Advanced Data Analytics 1
 
Chapter 2 Using Sports Science to Optimize Player Performance 13
 
Chapter 3 Social Media Takes the Olympics by Storm 25
 
Chapter 4 The Role of Biometric Tech in Shaping the Game 41
 
Chapter 5 The Impact of Live Streaming and Digital Media 57
 
Chapter 6 Digital Communication as a Catalyst for Peacebuilding 71
 
Chapter 7 Creating an Inclusive and Accessible Fan Experience 87
 
Chapter 8 Digital Activism 105
 
Chapter 9 Ensuring the Health and Safety of Athletes and Staff 117
 
Chapter 10 Green Technologies and Climate and Sustainability Initiatives 131
 
Chapter 11 ChatGPT and OpenAI 145
 
Acknowledgments 155
 
About the Author 157
 
Index 159

About the author

JON FLYNN is the Director at Microsoft Sports, where he spearheads Data and AI strategies to revolutionize the sports industry. His expertise guides leagues, clubs, and athletes worldwide in harnessing technology to foster deeper connections with fans, drive operational efficiencies, and optimize athletic performance. As a thought leader, he also founded and hosts the "Azure for Sports" podcast, spotlighting the intersection of sports and technology and how it shapes engaging sports experiences globally.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Jon Flynn
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.02.2024
• EAN: 9781394227709
• ISBN: 978-1-394-22770-9
• No. of pages: 176
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > General, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks, history; Statistik, Datenanalyse, Lifestyle, Sport, sports, Statistics, data analysis, Lifestyles