July 7, 2025:
Wimbledon AI Line Judges Face Player Backlash - The debut of AI line judges at Wimbledon has drawn criticism from players due to incorrect calls and system glitches. British players Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper expressed concerns about the technology, with replay evidence showing errors and complaints about accuracy. Issues were noted with the system's performance at dusk and problems faced by deaf players due to the absence of visual signals.
Wimbledon acknowledged a critical failure during a match, blaming human error, and issued an apology. The incident highlights the challenges of replacing human roles entirely with AI, suggesting a need for a balance between human input and AI technology.
