Inside Visa pour l’image: Photo Exhibitions, Controversy, and Industry Insights
During the four intensive days at Visa pour l'image, the leading photojournalism festival in Perpignan, France, the event demonstrated its high professionalism and broad appeal, though it has somewhat...
View ArticleBlurring the Lines: AI’s Transformative Impact on Photojournalism Explored at...
Artificial intelligence was a prominent topic at this year's 36th Visa pour l'Image festival in Perpignan, following its discussion at the previous CEPIC conference. Gilles Courtinat, a journalist for...
View ArticleNew Study from the U.S. Copyright Office on AI and Copyright Issues
The U.S. Copyright Office has completed a comprehensive study examining the copyright issues raised by artificial intelligence (AI). Following the release of Part 1 of the report published on July 31,...
View ArticleSima Diab announced as new Managing Editor at EPA Images
Accomplished visual journalist Sima Diab has been appointed Managing Editor at European Pressphoto Agency B.V. (EPA Images), which was announced today in Frankfurt by EPA Images’ President & CEO,...
View ArticleEPA Images marks 40th anniversary with powerful photo exhibition on global...
EPA Images, a leading visual content provider headquartered in Germany, commemorates its 40th anniversary with a poignant photo exhibition titled "1/28: Migration Routes” that opened today at the...
View ArticleCEPIC’s Exclusive October Webinar: AI for Good
CEPIC is thrilled to announce our exclusive webinar "AI for Good" on Tuesday 15th October, where we will explore how AI is transforming the creative and media industries for the better. This...
View ArticleCEPIC contributes to EU consultation on Code of Practice for AI models
CEPIC successfully contributed an extensive response to the consultation by the European AI Office ahead of its first Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI Models. With 427 respondents from industry,...
View ArticleRobert Kneschke’s Case Against LAION Dismissed by Hamburg Court
German photographer Robert Kneschke recently announced that his lawsuit against LAION e.V. was dismissed by the Hamburg Regional Court. The court cited the limitation provision of Section 60d UrhG,...
View ArticleTopfoto and Annex Films fight the fakes: Reality Checked campaign goes live
Topfoto and Annex Films are launching a new ad campaign in these exciting yet profoundly concerning times for all image users and audiences. Who are we? What can we trust?
View ArticleAEAPAF has joined forces with VEGAP
We are pleased to announce that AEAPAF and VEGAP have formalised an agreement that enables rights holders to receive equitable remuneration for private copying through AEAPAF’s member agencies and...
View ArticleCreators and rightsholders unite in a call for strong AI Act implementation...
A coalition of over 20 organisations representing creators and rightsholders across the European Union has issued a joint letter urging EU leaders to enforce the AI Act with meaningful measures to...
View ArticleExtraordinary General Meeting 29 November 2024
We are pleased to invite you to our Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), which will take place on Friday, 29th November, from 10AM to 1PM (CET). You may choose to join us in person in Brussels or dial...
View ArticleCEPIC Attends Cutting-Edge Digital Media Conference in New York City
CEPIC's Sylvie Fodor recently attended the 29th International Digital Media Licensing Conference (IDMLC) held at the iconic Intrepid Museum in New York City. The unique setting provided an inspiring...
View ArticleCEPIC supports Robert Kneschke in his copyright lawsuit against LAION and...
On 5th November photograoher Robert Kneschke has lodged an appeal against the decision of the Regional Court of Hamburg in favour of LAION e.V. . The Court unexpectedly exempted LAION e.V. from...
View ArticleDecember Webinar | AI and Copyright: The Robert Kneschke vs LAion Case
In support of discussing the outcome of the Robert Kneschke vs LAion case and in support of Robert's effort for a reliable and creator-friendly AI framework, CEPIC is organising a free webinar on 4th...
View ArticleTomas Stargardter assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at EPA Images
Tomas Stargardter has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the European Pressphoto Agency (EPA Images) as of November 26, 2024. With over 30 years of experience in photojournalism and editorial...
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