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AI Digital Twins Spark Ownership and Governance Debate

4/17/2026

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The rise of AI digital twins in the workplace raises questions about ownership, compensation, and governance.
Richard Skellett developed "Digital Richard," an AI twin that assists in business decisions and personal tasks, adopted by Bloor Research to boost productivity.
Ownership disputes exist: Skellett argues individuals should own their digital twins, while Josh Bersin says companies typically hold IP, and legal experts warn that employment laws must evolve on consent and data control.

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The rise of AI digital twins in the workplace raises questions about ownership, compensation, and governance.
Richard Skellett developed "Digital Richard," an AI twin that assists in business decisions and personal tasks, adopted by Bloor Research to boost productivity.
Ownership disputes exist: Skellett argues individuals should own their digital twins, while Josh Bersin says companies typically hold IP, and legal experts warn that employment laws must evolve on consent and data control.