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Is This Poker Player Bluffing? The AI Thinks So
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
ESPN introduced an artificial intelligence tool during 2026 World Series of Poker broadcasts designed to detect bluffing in real-time play. The tool analyzes player behavior and betting patterns during televised matches. ESPN did not announce plans to deploy the technology beyond broadcast analysis or specify accuracy rates for the detection system.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/ai-tells-detection-world-series-of-poker-espn/