NBA Commissioner Announces Plans to Let AI Take Over for Lazy Referees

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league is considering AI-driven camera systems to automate objective replay calls, such as out-of-bounds decisions.

The idea would shift some clear-cut calls away from referees and toward technology like Hawk-Eye systems.

Silver’s comments follow criticism of NBA officiating after a controversial missed call in an Oklahoma City playoff game.

The move could speed up reviews and improve consistency, but it also raises questions about trust, game control, and the role of referees.