NBC uses AI voice of legendary sportscaster Al Michaels for Olympic recap – Indianapolis news | Indiana weather | Indiana traffic

NEW YORK, NY (WISH) — NBC has announced plans to bring back the voice of legendary sportscaster Al Michaels for its coverage of the Summer Olympics in Paris, using artificial intelligence to recreate his iconic voice and broadcasting style.

The broadcaster announced that Michaels’ voice will be digitally replicated to provide daily recaps of the Games on its streaming platform Peacock. This AI-powered tool will provide viewers with event updates and athlete stories throughout the Olympics.

“When I was asked about it, I was skeptical but of course curious,” Michaels said in a prepared statement. “Then I saw a demonstration that explained in detail what they were going to do. I said, ‘I’m in,'” Michaels said in a statement, according to Variety.

Al Michaels, known for his current role as live commentator for NFL Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime, has a storied past at NBC, where he is known for his Olympic Games coverage. Michaels commentated on the “Miracle on Ice” game during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.

NBC expects to stream nearly seven million personalized versions of “Your Daily Olympic Recap on Peacock” across the U.S. during the Games. These summaries, compiled from 5,000 hours of live coverage from Paris, consist of select clips showcasing standout moments from the previous day’s events, as well as previews of NBC’s upcoming primetime coverage, Variety reported.

NBC’s highlights package featuring Michaels’ AI recreation will premiere on Peacock on July 27.