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Business & funding2026-10-24

‘Synthetic twin’: Why Socceroo Cristian Volpato is the latest footballer to license his AI clone

Cristian Volpato has licensed his AI likeness to Callandor, joining a trend among athletes to monetize their digital identities amid increasing usage of AI in branding.

The GuardianHenry Belot, Jack Snape

Policy & regulation2026-10-18

‘Not our friends’: Victorian Coalition warns Advance’s ‘bizarre’ AI campaign may cost it majority government

The Victorian Coalition warns that Advance's AI campaign undermines its messaging and may jeopardize majority government in upcoming elections.

The GuardianBenita Kolovos, Henry Belot

Policy & regulation2026-10-13

AFL tells Sportsbet to stop using players in AI generated content

The AFL has ordered Sportsbet to cease using AI-generated content featuring players without consent, following player union complaints. This decision comes amidst new regulations against gambling ads featuring athletes.

The GuardianHenry Belot