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AFL Mandates Player Consent for AI Content Amidst Gambling Partnership Concerns

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The AFL has instructed its partner Sportsbet to cease using AI-generated content featuring players without their explicit consent. This directive follows the removal of videos depicting AFL stars in unauthorized scenarios, raising concerns about image rights and collective bargaining agreements. Based on the linked publisher’s reporting.

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This development signals a positive step towards ethical AI implementation, ensuring athletes maintain control over their digital likeness and fostering trust in evolving media technologies.

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Sportsbet's use of AI-generated athlete content risks violating upcoming gambling ad regulations, exposing a gap in current safeguards against unauthorized deepfake use in marketing.

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Alex Morgan

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The AFL has instructed Sportsbet to stop using AI-generated videos of players without consent, citing breaches of agreements and upcoming advertising bans. However, the legal framework around AI image use in sports remains unclear, requiring explicit policies or legislation to clarify permissible practices.

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