Source: BroBible
Summary
Major League Baseball (MLB) has banned the use of generative AI in dugouts after teams began using them beyond their intended purpose. Former New York Mets reliever Adam Ottavino claims the Mets used AI software to predict pitches, which cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. The team allegedly bragged about the program, but MLB stepped in and banned its use. Ottavino says the Mets weren’t the only team with the technology, but they were the most prominent users.
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The habit gets a new name.
MLB teams used AI to gain an edge, but it was just a matter of time before it was banned. The Mets were allegedly the main culprits, using AI to predict pitches. It’s not like they were just using it to order pizza. Hundreds of thousands of dollars for AI in the dugout? Meet the Mets! The team’s offense has been struggling, so it’ll be interesting to see how they do without their AI crutch.
The AI-powered cheating was just a matter of time before it was shut down.
Author: Evan Null
