What MLB's ABS challenge system and NBA's sensor ball teach us about handing decisions to machines
lmoroney · x · 2026-10-22
lmoroney argues sports leagues offer a thoughtful answer to how much decision-making to hand to machines: MLB's ABS challenge system rules on balls and strikes, and the NBA's sensor ball tracks precisely measurable data, while officials keep judgment calls and humans lead betting integrity investigations. He draws lessons for others building with AI.
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