Summary
The article discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on fantasy football. Some players use AI apps to get advice on managing their fantasy teams, which has sparked debate over whether these tools enhance or detract from the traditional fantasy football experience.
Key Facts
- Fantasy football allows participants to create virtual teams using real players and compete based on their performance.
- AI tools are increasingly used by fantasy football players for advice on team management, transfers, and player performance.
- The Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is the UK's most popular fantasy league, with over 11 million players.
- Fantasy Football Hub, an app offering AI tools, has around 793,000 total members, with about 59,000 paying for AI features.
- Fantasy Football Fix, another app, has 690,000 members and uses an AI-powered chatbot trained on specific fantasy league data.
- The Premier League plans to add AI features to its official app to aid users in picking fantasy teams.
- Some players argue that AI tools reduce the role of instinct and luck in the game.
- Users have mixed views, with some seeing AI as helpful and others preferring the traditional methods.
