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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 lost its local connection. Amidst rising controversies, including the mayor’s refusal to present a festival prize over political disagreements, the festival courageously spotlighted global miseries and overlooked crises, from wars to social issues rarely seen in the media. Insights and images by Philippe François, Belga Images & CEPIC board member, highlight the power and challenges of modern photojournalism.

A groundbreaking interdisciplinary study titled “Copyright & Training of Generative AI – Technological and Legal Foundations,” presented on September 4th at the European Parliament, reveals that the training of generative AI models involves copyright infringement. Commissioned by the Copyright Initiative, the study was conducted by Prof. Dr. Tim W. Dornis (University of Hannover) and Prof. Dr. Sebastian Stober (University of Magdeburg).

The Swiss Association of Picture Agencies and Photo Archives (SAB) has just released the highly anticipated SAB Price Recommendations Edition 2024. This updated 44-page brochure offers an essential resource for picture agencies, buyers, and photographers alike, providing transparent guidance for image licensing negotiations.