Coverage dated July 16, 2026 to July 20, 2026
MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions Headline from WTOP Washington DC, on the newest of 2 developments
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial…
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Jul 16, 2026
As AI Comes to Dugout iPads, MLB Finally Cracks Down on Misuse
Headline from Newsweek · 3 reports in this development
Jul 17, 2026 Newest
MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions
Headline from WTOP Washington DC · 16 reports in this development
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Fox News
MLB effectively outlaws use of AI on dugout iPads during games ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Jul 16, 2026
Fox News's feed description MLB cracked down on teams using AI on dugout iPads during games to influence in-game strategy after they installed custom apps on the devices.
New York Post
MLB cracks down on dugout iPads with artificial intelligence fears growing ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Jul 16, 2026
New York Post's feed description MLB is cracking down on artificial intelligence.
Newsweek
As AI Comes to Dugout iPads, MLB Finally Cracks Down on Misuse ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Jul 17, 2026
Newsweek's feed description MLB has banned certain tabs in dugout iPads after it was found many teams were using illegal apps -- including generative AI.
WTOP Washington DC
MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions ↗ (opens WTOP Washington DC) Published Jul 17, 2026
Same headline from 10 more outlets WTOP Washington DC's feed description NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial…
Sun Times
MLB restricts dugout iPads to bar use of AI to make game decisions ↗ (opens Sun Times) Published Jul 17, 2026
Sun Times's feed description NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make decisions. The tablets have access to video and league-provided data, and also included a custom tab where teams could access other programs.
Myarklamiss
MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent AI help with strategy. Ottavino says Mets were involved ↗ (opens Myarklamiss) Published Jul 17, 2026
Same headline from 2 more outlets Myarklamiss's feed description NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make strategy decisions, and former reliever Adam Ottavino said the New York Mets' use of technology helped prompt the move.
Breitbart News
MLB Restricting iPads in Dugouts to Prevent AI Making Strategy Decisions ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Jul 20, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description Major League Baseball (MLB) will be restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent AI from being used to run strategy decisions.
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