New Jersey Devils Launches “Bott Stevens”

The New Jersey Devils have introduced Bott Stevens, a custom AI chatbot aimed at enhancing digital fan engagement.

Named after legendary Devils player Scott Stevens, this chatbot leverages Theta EdgeCloud’s decentralized AI infrastructure and will be accessible on the team’s official website during the 2024-25 NHL season.

Features of Bott Stevens

• Real-Time Information: Fans can access game schedules, tickets, stats, and merchandise.
• Accuracy Assurance: Bott Stevens uses Theta’s Retrieval Augmented Generation technology, pulling accurate data from official NHL sources to avoid misinformation.
• Instant Responses: Fans can inquire about upcoming matches or season statistics and receive immediate answers.
• High Computational Power: The chatbot is supported by over 30,000 edge nodes and distributed GPUs, providing more than 80 PetaFLOPS of computation power to ensure scalability during peak demand, such as playoffs.
• Comprehensive Information: Beyond answering questions, it will share historical highlights, game recaps, venue information, and updates on team events, with potential future features for predictive analytics and fan engagement tools.

Q&A with Mitch Liu, CEO of Theta Labs

Q: How will the decentralized design handle peak demand?
A: The decentralized architecture provides on-demand GPU compute power, allowing us to manage peak usage effectively.

Q: How will Bott Stevens maintain accuracy?
A: We source data from trusted platforms and avoid crowd-sourced information to maintain real-time reliability.

Q: Are user data stored?
A: No, Bott Stevens does not store user data beyond their session.

Q: Will there be more features like predictive analytics?
A: Yes, we plan to develop proactive AI features for improved fan engagement.

Q: Why partner with the New Jersey Devils?
A: Theta has successfully collaborated with teams like Las Vegas Knights, and our UI can be customized for other teams’ websites and platforms.

Q&A with Marc Ciampa, VP of Content of the NJ Devils

Q: How will you promote Bott Stevens?
A: We will promote across various platforms to foster fan interaction and awareness.

Q: What curated content will it provide?
A: Besides stats, Bott Stevens will share historical content, event info, and venue details.

Q: How will success be measured?
A: Success will be evaluated through user engagement metrics, information accuracy, and fan feedback.

Q: How will it stand out among other AI agents?
A: We’ll focus on continuous learning, personalization, and a friendly interaction style to enhance user experience.