CEPIC Agenda April – May 2024

CEPIC 2024 Agenda includes important dates for your diary, such as our lobbying efforts, webinars, important meetings and of course, CEPIC Congress.

Emily Shelley Appointed CEO of PA Media Group

We are thrilled to share that Emily Shelley, our President here at CEPIC, has recently been appointed Chief Executive Officer at PA Media Group, making history as the first woman to lead the organisation in its 155-year history.

Is AI copyrightable Part II

The CEPIC webinar discussing the copyrightability of AI output was well-attended and featured thought-provoking arguments from both sides of the debate. CEPIC is therefore setting up an online interactive event to formally present the state of play when it comes to the copyrightability of AI around the world.

Welcoming Mondadori Portfolio as CEPIC’s Newest Member

We are delighted to announce Mondadori Portfolio as the newest addition to our community of members here at CEPIC! Based in Italy, Mondadori Portfolio is not just a photographic agency but a cultural beacon, representing the essence of “Italian style” through storytelling and documentation.

Bridgeman Images forms exclusive partnership with the Art Directors Club Italy (ADCI)

CEPIC Member, Bridgeman Images, is the world’s leading source of fine art, cultural, and historical media for reproduction, this week they have announced an exclusive partnership with Art Directors Club Italy (ADCI) to foster creativity and innovation. Together, they will work on various collaborative projects, including creative competitions and awards, aimed at celebrating and promoting emerging talent in the field of communication.

CEPIC welcomes Sipa USA as our newest member

We’re thrilled to welcome Sipa USA to the CEPIC family! As a leading international media agency specialising in entertainment, news, and sports content, Sipa USA brings a wealth of experience and expertise. With a roster of top media companies as clients, Sipa USA is dedicated to delivering high-quality content to audiences worldwide.

Nurturing Diversity: Envato’s 2023 DE&I Report Unveiled

Envato, under the leadership of CEO Hichame Assi, has embedded diversity at its core. In 2023 they introduced ‘Embrace Diversity’ as a central theme and showed their commitment by adhering to Workplace Gender Equality Australia standards, using metrics like the Australian Workplace Equality Index for gender and LGBTQ inclusivity. Read more from their 2023 DE&I report…

Australia – Safe and Responsible AI: Government Response by Katherine Briggs, Envato

In a significant development for the AI industry in Australia, the Australian Government announced it will adopt a risk-based and proportionate approach to AI regulation. Recognizing that Australia’s current regulatory framework does not adequately address the unique challenges associated with AI technologies… Read on for more.

Safeguarding Copyright in the Age of AI: Organisations Unite in Urgent Appeal

As the AI Act approaches a critical vote by member states on 2nd February 2024, 71 organisations spanning various cultural industries have penned a collective appeal to Mr Gabriel Attal, the Prime Minister of France. The appeal, driven by concerns over potential attempts to dilute copyright protections for European AI operators, emphasises the need for a balanced approach that respects copyright while fostering innovation.