IPACS launches new Fact Sheet on AI and Corruption in Sport
In a first for the Partnership, an IPACS publication has broken new ground by addressing the topic of AI and corruption in sport.
The new Fact Sheet joins the growing collection of IPACS tools, all of which are freely available on the IPACS website and many of which have been translated into several languages.
Presented in a clear, succinct and engaging format, the Fact Sheet includes key AI-related definitions, the potential benefits and risks of AI for anti-corruption, practical next steps and important considerations to bear in mind.
As with other IPACS publications, the Fact Sheet is designed as a practical tool that can be immediately and easily used by sports practitioners. In just a few pages, the Fact Sheet breaks down both the positive and negative sides of the growing exposure of the sports sector to AI when it comes to anti-corruption. It highlights red flags to look out for and emphasises the need for proper governance. Aimed at audiences who might have limited experience with this evolving technology, the Fact Sheet avoids overly technical language and uses numerous examples from sport.
The Fact Sheet was meticulously crafted by the members of the IPACS AI Working Group, the newest body within the Partnership. First convened on 3 February 2025, the Working Group is composed of a small group of representatives from sports organisations, governments and intergovernmental organisations, primarily drawn from IPACS Partners and designed to be balanced in terms of gender and regional representation. The Group also includes a number of experts from academia and law firms.
"The USOPC applauds the International Partnership Against Corruption in Sport for its work to educate the global sport community on both the significant opportunities and risks AI technology presents," said Holly Shick, USOPC Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and member of the IPACS AI Working Group. "This Fact Sheet is a timely, practical resource that can help stakeholders at every level protect the integrity of competition, and we’re proud to support this important global effort."
Going forward, French and Spanish versions of the Fact Sheet will be produced, and a session on AI will be held during the 9th IPACS Annual General Conference on 2 October. Further down the line, the Working Group aims to develop a more extensive policy paper to complement the Fact Sheet.
The Fact Sheet is now available in a newly created section of the IPACS tools library dedicated to AI and corruption in sport.