AI transformed the 2024 Paris Olympics and took centre stage
AI transformed the 2024 Paris Olympics, from athlete protection to energy monitoring.
AI became a defining feature of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Athletes benefited from AI-driven tools like chatbots for cybersecurity and systems offering 360-degree performance replays. AI also enhanced event safety with software monitoring crowd dynamics and abandoned objects, paving the way for future global events.
Outside the Olympics, AI was integrated into consumer technology. Car manufacturers such as Volkswagen and XPeng introduced AI-assisted features, transforming vehicles into adaptive companions. Volkswagen’s ChatGPT integration enhanced in-car assistance, while XPeng’s AI-defined car promised autonomous decision-making.
Flying taxis generated excitement but failed to soar as anticipated. Despite setbacks, companies like Volocopter and Hyundai showcased designs, while Joby secured a UK license, with commercial flights expected by 2025. Tesla unveiled the Cybercab, relying solely on AI for navigation, with a 2026 market launch planned.
Smartphones and smart glasses underwent significant innovation. Bendable phones by Motorola and Lenovo offered new flexibility, and Samsung’s toughened foldable displays impressed. Meta’s neural-interface glasses broke ground but raised privacy concerns, demonstrating the balance between progress and ethics in technology.
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