Why PSG are visiting League One club Reading for AI summit
Reading Head of AI Stuart Fenton says Paris Saint-Germain's visit for a technology summit shows the progress the Royals have made.
Paris St-Germain are visiting League One club Reading to attend an AI summit, demonstrating the progress the Royals have made in implementing the technology. The event, held at Reading's Bearwood Park training complex, brings together clubs such as Paris St-Germain, Ajax, Crystal Palace, and Como. Stuart Fenton, Reading's Head of AI, expressed his excitement at hosting such high-profile teams and noted that the club has made significant advancements in AI applications over the past year.
Fenton emphasized that Reading's AI usage extends beyond recruitment, encompassing tactics, retail, and turf maintenance at their Select Car Leasing Stadium home. The summit aims to create a culture of innovation within the club and explore the potential of AI to empower players. Fenton highlighted the club's innovative approach, stating that even ground staff are now utilizing AI for grass cutting.
The event serves as a platform for Reading to share its progress with other top clubs and for the club to launch a new partnership with Setanta College focusing on sports technology and artificial intelligence.
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