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How AI is discovering athletes that human scouts miss | Richard Felton-Thomas (re-release)

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TED Talks Daily
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Jul 14, 2026
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Summary

What if the next Lionel Messi or Simone Biles is out there right now ... but no one knows? Sports scientist Richard Felton-Thomas shows how new AI tools are expanding the reach of talent discovery in sports, helping scouts find the next great superstar — and letting athletes showcase their skills from anywhere in the world. (This episode originally aired in 2025.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.