AI helps cyclists work out how much to eat during the Tour de France
18 April 2023
Cycling teams are beginning to plan their riders' diets using statistical models that analyse data on the route, weather conditions and individuals’ power output
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AI that spots basketball players’ weaknesses could help underdogs win
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