AI Model Rivals Human Experts in Predicting Corner Kicks, Offers New Tactics to Boost Goal Scoring
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Football produces abundant data from sensors and analysts that AI models can leverage to find patterns.
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Researchers at DeepMind created an AI model that can predict ball contact from corner kicks as accurately as human experts.
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The AI model was also able to suggest new tactical corner kick plays that were rated highly by Liverpool Football Club's coaching staff.
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Success at corner kicks provides a tangible edge, with Arsenal scoring 13 goals from corners this Premier League season.
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Football offers a good testing ground for developing assistive AI technologies that could later assist in healthcare or defense.