Alexis Ohanian is well known for his enthusiasm for AI and his investments in AI-powered companies through Seven Seven Six. He frequently highlights the rapid growth of AI, comparing it to the evolution of smartphones and broadband. However, following the recent Olympic Trials, where gymnasts such as Simone Biles, Suni Lee, and Jordan Chiles dazzled audiences around the world with their breathtaking routines, Ohanian shared a humorous video.
This AI-generated gymnastics video illustrates the limitations of current AI technology, and Ohanian's actions reinforce his belief that despite AI's potential across industries, sports will remain firmly anchored by the unmatched skill and artistry of human athletes.
Alexis Ohanian believes sports will be immune to the rise of AI
Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and husband of Serena Williams, noted in a recent tweet that AI could soon dominate various industries, including sports. He wrote: “Even when the technology catches up (and it will), we'll still want to see humans competing in sports.”
This was in response to a tweet from @deedydas that included an AI-generated simulation of gymnastics, which was far from accurate, often showing two pairs of legs instead of an actual body. “Gymnastics is a Turing test for video generation models” The complexity and precision required for gymnastics makes it difficult for AI to accurately replicate it, he said, referring to the fact that gymnastics is so precise and fast that AI models would need to be fairly advanced to generate accurate videos.
Even when technology catches up (and it will), we'll still want to see humans compete in sports. https://t.co/xvK9tbnVAH
— Alexis Ohanian 🇦🇲 (@alexisohanian) July 2, 2024
