Can AI really spot the next football superstar – or is it changing the game in troubling ways? - Stuff South Africa

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The article examines how football clubs are using AI, GPS trackers, and automated video analysis to identify and evaluate young players. It explains that these tools can make scouting faster and more data-driven, but they can also reproduce bias if they learn from historical patterns. The piece argues that data alone cannot capture context, development timing, or the human qualities that often define elite athletes. It also warns that heavy monitoring can create pressure on young players and staff. The article concludes that clubs should use technology to support, not replace, human judgment.

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