Olympian Shaun White says AI can save athletes from "season-ending" stunts

There was a time when trying a potentially "season-ending" stunt meant taking a risk, watching the footage back on a camcorder, and hoping you could figure out what went wrong. Three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White told Fortune Brainstorm Tech that AI can now analyze speed, airtime, trajectory, and spin rate, helping athletes understand the tiny differences that determine whether a high-risk run succeeds or fails. “This information really can help not only the advancement of the athletes, but it's also bringing the fans in as well,” he said.