The Algorithmic Athlete: Personalized Performance & the Demise of the “Natural”

Within the next 15 years, advanced AI-driven biofeedback and training programs will become ubiquitous in elite sports, leading to a dramatic increase in athlete performance and a blurring of the line between natural talent and technologically enhanced ability, potentially sparking significant debate about fairness and the very definition of athletic achievement. This will necessitate a complete overhaul of existing anti-doping regulations and a broader societal conversation around human enhancement.