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Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup

Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup
BBC Business Saturday 08 August 2026, 12:36 UTC 1 min read
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What was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable?

What was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable?
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