WADA and FRQ to fund three artificial intelligence projects

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is funding three projects to explore the possible uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in the global anti-doping programme. In conjunction with the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ), it follows a call for applications for targeted research on the application and impact of AI in the area of anti-doping. Eight proposals were submitted and, after careful assessment by WADA and FRQ, the successful projects were selected for funding. WADA senior director, sciences and international partnerships, Dr Olivier Rabin, said: "AI is an exciting area to be explored and WADA believes there is enormous untapped potential for its use within anti-doping, particularly when it comes to the analysis of big data. "In time, we think it could have a hugely positive impact.