BAPLA FOCUS 2025 Full Programme Released and Keynote Speaker Announced. Tickets Going Fast!
BAPLA FOCUS 2025 is set to deliver an inspiring programme of expert talks, panels, and practical sessions exploring copyright, AI, and the future of image licensing, with Isabelle Doran of the AOP headlining as keynote speaker. The event also marks BAPLA’s 50th anniversary with a private celebration at the Churchill War Rooms, offering unique networking and sponsorship opportunities.
IPTC publishes best-practice guidance on Generative AI opt-out for publishers
The IPTC has released a set of guidelines expressing best practices that publishers can follow to express the fact that they reserve data-mining rights on their copyrighted content. Read more...
Regulation on artificial intelligence: reaction of Rachida DATI, Minister of Culture, to the joint declaration of European and international rights holders.
France's Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, emphasises the need for fair remuneration for creators and rights holders in the context of the European AI regulation. The government is actively working with cultural and media sectors and AI developers to establish a fair remuneration model, ensuring the protection of copyright in the evolving AI landscape.
CEPIC guidelines on provenance and trusted content in the age of generative AI
Generative AI is now part of the visual content licensing industry. To ensure that we remain a robust and trustworthy industry, CEPIC considers it is essential that the same high standards of reliability, transparency and legal compliance are applied to human-made content and content produced using AI tools
A Missed Opportunity to Enforce Meaningful Transparency Obligations under the EU AI Act
In July 2025, the European Commission released documents intended to ensure transparency for General-Purpose AI providers under the EU AI Act, CEPIC argues they fall short in protecting Europe’s creative and media sectors. The voluntary Code of Practice, insufficient Transparency Template, and overly lenient Guidelines for GPAI providers fail to provide meaningful protection for rights holders, prompting CEPIC to call for stronger, enforceable measures.
Joint statement by a broad coalition of rightsholders regarding the AI Act implementation measures adopted by the European Commission
A broad coalition of rightsholders from the cultural and creative sectors in the EU has expressed dissatisfaction with the European Commission's implementation measures of the AI Act, particularly the GPAI Code of Practice and Guidelines. They argue that the measures fail to address key concerns about the protection of intellectual property rights and do not fulfil the promises of the AI Act, which was intended to safeguard European copyright holders in the age of generative AI.
ANP and Belga are joining forces in a new common photo and video platform for the Benelux market
The Dutch and Belgian news agencies ANP and Belga are joining forces to create one of the largest image banks in Europe, offering clients access to both ANP Foto and Belgaimage collections through a single platform starting in fall 2026. This collaboration aims to enhance service, strengthen their position in Europe, and enable greater investment in innovation while maintaining editorial independence.
CEPIC 2025
CEPIC 2025 promises even more business opportunities – and more enjoyment – than ever before. Set in the South of France, it’s an unmissable opportunity to network with an array of visual media professionals from across the globe, make contacts and do good business.