NBA will put AI in charge to tackle bad ref calls and fan fury

Adam Silver said the NBA is exploring AI tools to assist officiating, replay analysis, and in-game decisions.

The league does not intend to replace referees, but to use AI as a support system for more consistent calls.

AI could help reduce human error and address criticism fueled by social media, replay clips, and betting scrutiny.

The move matters because improved accuracy could ease fan backlash over controversial calls in high-stakes games.