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MADRID, Sept 23, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Former tennis superstar Rafael Nadal said 
Tuesday an artificial intelligence likeness of him is being used to advertise 
without permission.

"Together with my team, we have detected that fake videos generated by 
artificial intelligence are circulating on some platforms, in which a figure 
that imitates my image and voice appears," said Nadal in a statement on 
social media.

"In these videos, advice or investment proposals that do not originate from 
me are attributed to me. This is deceptive advertising."

The 39-year-old Spaniard, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, retired from tennis in 
November 2024 after competing for his country at the Davis Cup.