NBC's decision to use an AI version of a 'very much alive' sportscaster during the Olympics is making people nervous

• NBC will use an AI version of Al Michaels to cover the Paris Olympics this summer.
• Michaels was skeptical at first but agreed to the proposal once he heard his AI voice, reports say.
• The AI recaps will be available on Peacock and contain customized event highlights.

The Summer Olympics in Paris will feature an element of artificial intelligence.

NBC, the network carrying the Summer Olympics next month, is home to several sportscasting legends who grace American televisions every few years for the Olympic games.

This year, NBC is creating an AI version of Al Michaels, one of those acclaimed reporters.