Naomi Osaka has voiced her reluctance to use artificial intelligence tools in tennis due to environmental concerns. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova publicly praised the four-time Grand Slam champion for her comments. The exchange comes as Osaka competes at the Italian Open in Rome.
In an interview during the Italian Open, Osaka explained her decision to avoid AI platforms like ChatGPT. She highlighted worries about inaccurate responses and the technology's heavy water consumption, saying she prefers to protect the planet's natural resources. Osaka noted that she knows others who rely on such tools daily but chooses not to follow suit.