Artificial intelligence could transform football. So what might the future look like?

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Midweek greetings to all, as we unveil the 125th chapter of Weekly Olio—a delightful concoction of laughter, insight, and a sprinkle of mystery. Within these pages, you'll discover a handpicked selection of fascinating finds from the vast realms of the internet.

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The Short Read 📝

The Drug Industry Is Having Its Own DeepSeek Moment - by David Wainer

David Wainer is a Heard on the Street columnist based in New York, where he writes about healthcare. He previously covered markets, business, economics and international affairs for Bloomberg News.

China has been developing its biotech industry for many years, and now it's very noticeable. In 2020, only a small number of big pharmaceutical deals involved China. By 2024, this number increased significantly. In the future, many new drugs in the U.S. will come from Chinese research labs. Read more…

The Long Read 📜

Artificial intelligence could transform football. So what might the future look like? - by Jordan Campbell

Jordan Campbell is a football writer for The Athletic, who regularly covers Arsenal. In 2024, he was named in the 30 to Watch journalism awards. He previously covered Glasgow Rangers and was twice nominated for Young Journalist of the Year at the Scottish Press Awards.

An AI could potentially simulate more football in one day than has been played professionally in the last 150 years. For example, consider how many games Pep Guardiola has been involved in throughout his career. If you trace back through previous generations, like Johan Cruyff and Rinus Michels, all that combined experience could be simulated by AI in just a few hours. Read more…

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