B2 – Upper Intermediate
A new AI-driven system is set to revolutionize the way future Olympic champions are identified by detecting athletic talent at an early stage. The developers are working on creating a portable version of this technology, which could bring cutting-edge sports science to even the most remote areas, offering new opportunities for discovering the next generation of elite athletes.
Read this article to learn more about this AI-powered talent spotting system.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmj2jkppvx3o
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “holy grail” mean in this context? “…spotting potential at a young age is the “holy grail” of sport.” Use this phrase in a sentence in this context.
- Define “roll out” in this sentence, “It is hoped that the system can be rolled out further and used to offer opportunities to people in areas which it would be impossible to reach with bulkier assessment systems.”. Make a sentence with this phrasal verb and give two synonyms.
- What does “computer vision” mean? “We’re using computer vision and historical data, so the average person can compare themselves to elite athletes and see what sport they are most physically aligned to.” Create a sentence with this term.
Discussion Questions:
- What are the potential benefits and challenges of using AI to predict athletic success at an early stage?
- Do you think using AI to find talented athletes is a good idea? Why or why not?
- How would you feel about the idea of AI making decisions about your future success in sports or other activities?
- How do you think the introduction of AI technology might influence your goals and dreams? Would it motivate you or change your plans in any way?
- If you could design an AI system for any purpose, what would it do, and how would it help people?