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((Automated translation by Reuters, please see disclaimer https://bit.ly/rtrsauto)) by Alan Baldwin
Motorsport’s governing body, the Paris-based FIA, is stepping up its use of artificial intelligence (AI) as it works with a global coalition of sports and governments to tackle online abuse.
The first United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) conference is being held in the French capital on Wednesday to discuss what action to take.
The FIA has already partnered with Arwen AI, which has worked with Formula 1 teams Mercedes, Red Bull and Alpine, and a spokesperson said the F1 governing body’s AI capabilities were under development.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, told Reuters that more than 4,000 sites were blocked in the space of seven weeks last year, before the FIA’s annual congress.
The FIA spokesperson said there had been discussions with TikTok, Google France and Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Representatives from World Rugby, the International Tennis Federation and the ATP Tour, FIFA and the French Minister of Sports and Olympics, Amélie Oudea-Castera, will participate in Wednesday’s congress.
Mr Ben Sulayem said a recent barometric survey found that 75% of athletes had reported threats to their physical safety.
More than 90% of athletes agree that they would leave their sport if online abuse was not addressed. The problem also affects those who give their time for free.
“The volunteers. If we remove them, there is no more Formula 1. No WRC (world rally championship). Nothing,” declared Ben Sulayem.
“I have received threats, our volunteers have received threats, our drivers have received threats, our commissioners. If we allow this situation to continue, our sport will be beyond recovery.
“By being united at the level of government, media or federation, I think we can make change,” he added.
“We have the support of the French government. By bringing forces together, I think we can make a difference. I feel good, the momentum is there”
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