NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Discusses AI Automation in Officiating

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" that the league is moving towards implementing AI technology for officiating, particularly for objective replay calls. Silver stated that this automation aims to reduce delays caused by replay reviews during games, especially in the playoffs. He mentioned that calls such as out-of-bounds plays could become automatic with the use of cameras positioned around the court. Silver also addressed concerns regarding foul baiting and flopping, noting that players are often taught to exaggerate contact to draw fouls. He emphasized that technology could help improve the officiating process and reduce confusion during games.