Footballer Cristian Volpato licenses his AI likeness to Callandor

Socceroo Cristian Volpato, 22, has signed a deal with California-based Callandor granting it exclusive rights to his digital likeness, voice, biometric profiles and performance data. The company will monetise his "synthetic twin" through brand deals and help restrict unauthorised AI content using his image.

• Callandor holds exclusive rights to Volpato's likeness, voice and biometrics
• The firm, founded in February, also works with Jorginho and sailor Chris Poole
• In June Neymar licensed his AI likeness to a Chinese-owned entertainment platform
• The AFL told Sportsbet to stop using AI images of players without consent