# Synthetic Double: Why Footballer Christian Volpato Became the Latest to License His AI Clone

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**Published:** October 24, 2026
**Author:** theguardian.com
**Source:** Digital Donut AI Digest
**Language:** ru-RU
**HTML:** https://aiqazaqstan.com/en/articles/sinteticheskiy-dvoynik-pochemu-futbolist-kristian-volpato-stal-poslednim

Australian national team footballer Christian Volpato licensed his AI likeness to company Callandor, which will monetize his digital image and voice. This reflects a growing trend among athletes to control their AI representations amid evolving…

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