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To: Fester Chugabrew

AI could take a lot of guesswork out of umping. The speeds and tensions involved make that job a challenge for any human. As long as no one monkeys with calibration from start to end of game, the objectivity would be much better. Plus, no salary or pensions for umps, no danger from a bouncing harball to groin or goiter.

The ABS system does not use AI. It uses a set of parameters directly programed into it. AI implies it would learn as it goes along. The ABS system thankfully does not do that.

AI should not be used for baseball or legal proceedings. Or much else for that metter.


35 posted on 02/26/2026 7:13:02 AM PST by Steven Scharf
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To: Steven Scharf

Thanks for clarifying.


37 posted on 02/26/2026 7:25:29 AM PST by Fester Chugabrew (/s/)
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