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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 35 MIN

Are robo-referees making sports more fair or less fun?

from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR

Major League Baseball will add an automated ball-strike system next season. How human judgement is giving way to technology across the sports world, and what that means for players, umpires and fans. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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