Major League Baseball has prohibited teams from using artificial intelligence to influence in-game strategy via custom apps installed on dugout iPads. The league took action after discovering teams were utilizing AI during games, effectively outlawing the practice. MLB installed custom apps on the devices and subsequently cracked down on their use for real-time strategic adjustments.
The decision comes as teams increasingly explore ways to gain a competitive edge through technology. By installing custom applications on iPads provided to dugouts, some teams attempted to leverage AI to analyze game situations and inform decisions during play. However, MLB intervened to prevent this practice from becoming widespread.
While the specifics of how these AI apps were being used remain limited in reporting, the league’s response indicates a concern that such technology could disrupt the traditional flow of the game or create an unfair advantage. The move suggests MLB is drawing a line regarding the integration of advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence into on-field strategy.
No right-leaning outlets reported on this development; coverage appeared in left-leaning and center sources only.
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