Cronkite News Highlights
AI and Sports Gambling
Illustration by Aryton Temcio/Cronkite News
Artificial intelligence is creeping its way into the operations of sportsbooks.
As it can be used to detect problem gambling, it also can be used to tailor the experience to bettors, possibly keeping them on platforms longer - two competing interests.
Global Sports and Politics
"Killings, kidnappings, violent oppression of political opposition, torture and censorship are just a few human rights abuses that officials in the Rwandan dictatorship are either credibly accused of committing or failing to investigate."
https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2024/10/31/sports-politics-collision-creates-controversy-opportunity/
Sports & sustainability
The Olympics has become more of a burden than an advantage for host cities and organizers, so sustainability and legacy is becoming a larger priority for the future of the event.
Collaboration pieces with Zach Bradshaw - Fete le Mur & Basketball Courts in Paris
College Football Playoff
As the CFP changes gears with a 12-format playoff, the organization also switched to new leadership.
Tim Walz AZ visit
Tim Walz chose to campaign in Arizona on debate night, an opportunity he used to put down Trump.
https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2024/09/11/vp-candidate-tim-walz-mesa-convention-center/