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Upton builds AI twin to coach Indian hockey team in Hindi
India's mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton has unveiled a 'digital twin' AI model to communicate with hockey players in Hindi, addressing language barriers ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Times Now reports.…
The Story in Brief
India's mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton has unveiled a 'digital twin' AI model to communicate with hockey players in Hindi, addressing language barriers ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Times Now reports. Upton says the AI is trained exclusively on his own work, philosophy, and approach developed over four months with 600 athletes, and can also converse in English. The model allows 24/7 access for all 20 squad members, with Upton monitoring conversations. India last won a Hockey World Cup in 1975, though they secured Olympic gold in 1980.
Upton, who previously worked with Indian cricket, badminton, and chess teams, describes the AI as a 'hybrid approach,' complementing in-person coaching. He notes the system can adapt to other languages within 24 hours if needed.
The Indian Opinion
Mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton has created a 'digital twin' AI model to speak with Indian hockey players in Hindi, aiming to overcome language barriers before the 2026 World Cup. The AI, trained on Upton's own methods and 600-plus athletes' interactions, offers 24/7 availability. Fans may praise tech innovation but should ask: can an AI bot truly replace instinctive human empathy under pressure? The real test awaits when the team faces a tense knockout match.
Source: timesnownews.com
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