Paresh Garai
Research Scholar, Dept. of Philosophy, Bankura University
E-mail: pareshgarai5@gmail.com
Issue: Volume 2 No. 1 (March 2026) Anubodhan
Received: 15 March 2026 / Accepted: 23 March 2026 / Published: 31 March 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.65885/anubodhan.v2n1.2026.011
Abstract
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in sports is transforming various aspects of the sector, including player performance analysis, injury prevention, fan engagement, talent identification and decision-making processes. However, the integration of AI raises numerous ethical questions that warrant philosophical scrutiny. This paper aims to explore the implications of AI in sports ethics by examining themes such as fairness, integrity, accountability, and the commodification of athletics. This paper provides a philosophical analysis of the ethical implications of AI in sports. Drawing upon normative ethical frameworks such as utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics, the study evaluates how AI influences fairness, human agency, privacy, and trust in sports governance. The paper argues that transparency and explainability are essential ethical principles in the deployment of AI systems in sports contexts. Without adequate accountability mechanisms, AI may undermine the integrity and moral foundations of sport. The study concludes by proposing ethical guidelines for the responsible adoption of AI technologies in sports organisations.
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, sports ethics, transparency, explainability, fairness, philosophy of sport
How to cite: Garai, P. (2026). The Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Sports Ethics: A Philosophical Analysis. Anubodhan, 2(1), 109–115. https://doi.org/10.65885/anubodhan.v2n1.2026.011