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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 backdrop for discussions on the future of digital media.
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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 protect copyright and ensure fair remuneration. This call comes as AI companies increasingly use copyrighted materials without authorisation training purposes, raising concerns about illegal commercial gains and unfair competition.
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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 archives.
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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?
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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, stating that the activities of LAION’s members who also pursue paid work with companies profiting from the LAION dataset cannot be attributed to the association itself.
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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, rightsholders, civil society, and academia, the consultation aimed to establish a well-rounded foundation for drafting the first version of the AI Code. Here we summarise the initial findings from the closed questions, which offer valuable insights into transparency, copyright, risk assessment, and internal governance.
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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 interactive one-hour session will feature two industry-leading experts who will share their real-world experiences of implementing AI, providing practical insights and key lessons for attendees.
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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 Instituto Cervantes in Frankfurt. EPA Images has compiled pictures of migrants' perilous journeys with a focus on the major irregular migration routes across the Mediterranean, through Central America, and within Southeast Asia.
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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, Julia R. Arévalo.
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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 the French magazine 'Le oeil de l'info,' and Paul Melcher, a well-known expert in visual technology, initiated a well-attended debate on the subject on Friday at the festival.
