NBA Shifting To Artificial Intelligence In Refereeing, Commissioner Adam Silver Says
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced a shift towards artificial intelligence in refereeing during a recent interview. The league plans to automate replay calls to reduce delays during games, particularly for out-of-bounds plays. This move aims to enhance the viewing experience by eliminating slowdowns caused by human error in officiating.
- ▪Adam Silver confirmed the NBA's shift to AI for officiating during an appearance on 'The Pat McAfee Show'.
- ▪The automation will specifically target replay calls that slow down games, such as out-of-bounds plays.
- ▪Silver believes that AI will make these calls instantaneous and automatic, improving the overall pace of the game.
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Editorial NBA Shifting To Artificial Intelligence In Refereeing, Commissioner Adam Silver Says BLOG (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Andrew Powell Sports Reporter May 29, 2026 1:46 PM ET May 29, 2026 1:46 PM ET Andrew Powell Sports Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); And the AI takeover continues. I think we’d all agree that the NBA’s current product is absolute trash. I mean, damn, I’ve barely watched any of the playoffs and haven’t missed it at all.
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