AI NFL Referees

The NFL has swapped referees for AI programs promising “perfect calls.” Eyewitnesses in New York said bots shouted “Penalty.exe!” Professor Sarah Kim of Yale explains: "AI refs improve accuracy but ruin drama." Anonymous staffers leaked glitching whistles. An ESPN poll shows 45% supportive, 55% annoyed. Trace evidence includes glowing flags and sparking tablets. Cause and effect? The smarter refereeing gets, the less fun the game feels. Football has been debugged.