Doctoral Candidate 7 (DC 7) Name: Niko Vuorinen
Email Address: [email protected]
Personal Information: Niko is an AI enthusiast holding a master’s degree in theoretical philosophy from the University of Helsinki with a specialization in metaphysics and philosophy of science. Additionally, he studied mathematics in the University of Eastern Finland.
He has a strong practical background in professional sports with a lengthy career as a professional epee fencer for Finland. Athlete advocacy and ethical issues are important to him, and he volunteers in several sport-related associations and commissions.
Home University: NSSS
Planned Secondments:
(1) Host University: KU Leuven
(2) Industrial Partner: IOC
Supervisors: Prof Dr Sigmund Loland, NSSS; Prof Dr Pascal Borry, KUL
Project Description: The project will describe and analyse the range of rights and duties, both ethical and legal, of employers and athletes in relation to the use of athletes and players data captured via information and communication technologies to monitor health and performance date. It will focus on the use on artificial intelligence and machine learning protocols used to manipulate data with particular reference to unintended biases within the algorithms or processes. It will also identify good practice over and above minimal legal duties.