# MLB Bans AI Use on Dugout iPads During Games

Major League Baseball has effectively prohibited the use of artificial intelligence on iPads in dugouts during games. The rule change tightens restrictions on in-game technology, preventing teams from using AI to analyze live game data for strategic advantage. This maintains the league's stance against electronic assistance during play.

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## Sources

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- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/mlb-effectively-outlaws-use-ai-dugout-ipads-games) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:55:04 -0400