Wimbledon is moving toward more AI-supported officiating following changes that replace line judges with technology. In the same context, discussion has turned to other non-human roles at the tournament, including “Rufus” the hawk, which is used to chase away birds from the playing areas. According to reporting, Rufus’s handler, Donna Davis, does not rule out the possibility of future upgrades that could involve advanced technology, even though no specific plan or timeline for replacing the hawk has been announced. The coverage frames the topic as part of a broader shift in how sporting events use AI for tasks ranging from decision-making to security. While the line-judge update is presented as an immediate operational change, the idea of using AI drones or other automated systems in place of Rufus remains speculative. Overall, sources agree that Wimbledon is adopting new technology and that the hawk’s future is being discussed, but confirm that any replacement would depend on later decisions rather than an announced replacement.