Tech & Sports: Could your next coach be a computer?

In an era of desk jobs, sedentary lifestyles are common. Combined with the rise of ultra-processed food, it’s no wonder so many people find it hard to stay in shape, despite their best intentions.

To help out, there’s a plethora of tech to choose from. From apps that count calories to wearable health trackers, innumerable gadgets promise a slimmer, stronger you.

But at what point does all this tech get in the way of a healthy life? When are there too many apps to keep an eye on?

In this week’s episode, Mike and Amit discuss why AI trainers might be the future. As AI is applied to ever more tech, the era of health apps may soon be replaced by something altogether more powerful.

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Michael Wade is the TONOMUS Professor of Strategy and Digital and Director of the TONOMUS Global Center for Digital and AI Transformation. An expert in AI and digital transformation, he has published 10 books and more than 100 case studies and articles on topics such as AI strategy, digital innovation, and leadership.

Amit Joshi is a Professor of AI, Analytics, and Marketing Strategy. He specializes in helping organizations use artificial intelligence and develop their big data, analytics, and AI capabilities. An award-winning professor and researcher, he has extensive experience in AI and analytics-driven transformations in industries such as banking, fintech, retail, automotive, telecoms, and pharma.

All views expressed herein are those of the author and have been specifically developed and published in accordance with the principles of academic freedom. As such, such views are not necessarily held or endorsed by TONOMUS or its affiliates.