Episode 137: How AI is Changing the Way We Watch Sports

Tom and Joe join Danny Shichman inside thier new studio inside Columbia University's Teachers College.WSC Sports is an Israeli-based company that uses machine learning to create sports video highlights automatically and real-time based on a play, player, or whatever 'rules' a video producer creates. Currently being used by leading media rights owners such as NBA, MLS, FIBA, PGA and others, WSC Sports’ platform utilizes advanced AI and Machine Learning technologies to analyze live sports broadcasts, identify each and every event that occurs in the game, create customized short-form video content and publish to any digital destination.  WSC has been called the "real MVP of the NBA," helping the league become one of the most tech-savvy in sports. In addition to sports leagues, WSC helps publishers like Turner, Bleacher Report, Stadium and Perform. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports. Our presenters are Joe Favorito (@Joefav), Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR), and produced by Tom Cerny (@Tom_Cerny19). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecuspshow.substack.com