FIA to ramp up use of AI against online abuse
Motorsport's world governing body, the Paris-based FIA, is ramping up its use of artificial intelligence (AI) as it works with a global coalition of sports and governments to combat online abuse.
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Ben Sulayem set for re-election but threat of court action remains
PARIS, Dec 3 : Formula One's governing body can return sole candidate Mohammed Ben Sulayem as president next week but faces a legal challenge in February, a lawyer for would-be opponent Laura Villars said on Wednesday.
FIA Karting Arrive and Drive World Cup will increase accessibility and global participation, says Ben Sulayem
DUBAI: FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the new FIA Karting Arrive and Drive World Cup, which gets underway today, is reducing financial and technological barriers associated with karting to increase accessibility and widen global participation. The highly anticipated World Cup event makes its debut on Nov. 14 with junior and senior categories of emerging drivers taking to Asia’s largest karting venue at the LYL International Circuit in Malaysia. The three-day competition in Kuala Lumpur has brought together 107 drivers from 50 nationalities worldwide to compete in identical, standardized karts provided by OTK Group. The line-up includes 15 girls, the largest number ever to enter an FIA Karting competition. Two drivers from the UAE are competing in the milestone event: Aaryan Singh in the Junior category and Zain Elhommosany, fresh from his recent victory at the MENA Karting Championship Nations Cup in Qatar, in the Senior section. Driver development is a core focus of the competition, with FIA workshops having taken place prior to the start of racing centering on driver safety, nutrition, anti-doping, media training and increasing knowledge of the FIA International Karting Ranking system. These workshops ensure drivers have the opportunity to develop both on and off the track.
‘Historic connection’: Ben Sulayem and Macron meet to reinforce FIA’s ties to France
DUBAI: FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has held discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron to reaffirm the “historic” partnership between France and the world governing body for motorsport.
Ruling on Villars' legal action on FIA vote set for Dec 3
PARIS :A French court is set to rule on December 3 on Swiss-French racer Laura Villars' hopes of standing against incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem for president of motorsport's world governing body.
Global motor sports body collaborates with University of Notre Dame on AI’s role in tackling online abuse
DUBAI: The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, the global governing body for motor sports and the federation for mobility organizations worldwide, has announced a landmark research collaboration with the University of Notre Dame, a leading research university in the US.
Villars challenges FIA presidential election rules in Paris court
PARIS :Swiss-French racer Laura Villars has taken legal action to challenge rules that prevented her from standing against the incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem for president of motorsport's world governing body.
Ben Sulayem welcomes boost in global battle against online harm in sport
DUBAI: FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the backing of the influential Paris Basketball Foundation for the United Against Online Abuse campaign has provided another boost in the global fight against digital harm in sport.
American Mayer recognises bid for FIA presidency is over
AUSTIN, Texas :American Tim Mayer ended his bid to stand for president of motorsport's world governing body on Friday, saying FIA statutes prevented anyone from challenging incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem.