The National Football League (NFL) and Microsoft have extended their long-standing partnership, now incorporating generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance various aspects of the sport. This new collaboration introduces Microsoft Copilot and Azure AI to provide real-time game data, analysis, and strategic insights directly to coaches and players. Over 2,500 Surface tablets equipped with Copilot AI will be deployed across all 32 NFL teams to assist in recruitment, game strategy, and in-game decision-making. The AI system is designed to analyze play calls, personnel groupings, and other critical data points during games to improve performance and operational efficiency. While the integration aims to boost coaching effectiveness and player performance, Microsoft has cautioned users about the accuracy of Copilot AI in certain applications, specifically warning against its use in Excel for tasks requiring precision or reproducibility. This initiative marks a significant step in the NFL's adoption of advanced technology to unify data ecosystems spanning player safety, fan engagement, and competitive strategy.
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Microsoft Adds Copilot AI to Excel Microsoft warns users not to use Copilot in Excel spreadsheets “for any task requiring accuracy or reproducibility”. https://t.co/3mzYBNEGB0 https://t.co/slzDGQXZtH
Microsoft has added their "Copilot" AI into Excel. But they are warning -- this is not a joke -- that you should not use Copilot AI "for any task requiring accuracy or reproducibility". Question: Who uses a spreadsheet but doesn't care about accuracy? https://t.co/xKsLbzVhHn https://t.co/E598mojkSp