In this episode of TechXplore, Paul Carter continues his tech-focused journey, exploring the Paris Games and how the events are experienced by a global audience. The episode airs on BBC News on Saturday, the 10th of August 2024, offering insights into the intersection of technology and sports.
Paul goes behind the scenes at the international broadcast center, uncovering how AI and cloud technology are revolutionizing the broadcasting experience of the 2024 Paris Games. This marks a significant shift, as broadcasting over the cloud takes precedence over satellites, contributing to a more sustainable approach. AI also plays a role in content curation, assisting broadcasters and fans in selecting relevant footage and highlights tailored to their interests.
The episode explores the use of AI in judging key events, with Paul visiting the Olympic Timekeeping Laboratory in Switzerland to learn more. He joins an Olympian swimmer to test smart goggles and explores an AI talent scouting lab with an eye on discovering future Olympians. Additionally, Paul and his team revisit footage from the 1924 Paris Games, now enhanced with AI-powered digital colorization, celebrating Olympic achievements of the past.
TechXplore: The Global Experience airs on BBC News on Saturday, the 10th of August 2024.
