DVP, the Society for Press Neighbouring Rights, has signed its first agreement with Microsoft under the EU directive granting neighbouring rights to publishers and press agencies. This landmark deal ensures compensation for rights holders whose content appeared on Bing between 2019 and 2024, marking a significant step toward sustainable remuneration for press content in the digital space.

Pinterest has officially confirmed that it is using IPTC-embedded photo metadata to label AI-generated images on its platform, as reported in Social Media Today. This new feature, outlined in Pinterest’s updated user documentation, helps identify AI-generated or modified content in “Image Pins,” aligning with IPTC standards for photo metadata.

The Pentagon, following an executive order from former President Donald Trump, is undertaking a mass purge of archival military images, targeting over 26,000 photos—with estimates reaching up to 100,000—based on a narrow ideological vision that excludes diversity. This sweeping removal not only erases historical records of minority and LGBTQ+ service members but also threatens free speech, reinforces historical revisionism, and undermines the very diversity and resilience that define the U.S. military.

Getty Images has renewed its multi-year partnership with UEFA, continuing as the official appointed photographic agency for all major UEFA men’s and women’s club and national team competitions. The partnership ensures comprehensive coverage of iconic football moments, including matchday action, official team portraits, and creative editorial content, reinforcing Getty Images’ role as a trusted visual partner in global sports.

EPA Images has appointed Nedda Kaltcheva as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), bringing over 15 years of leadership experience in AI, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and blockchain. Her expertise and global experience will drive EPA Images' digital transformation and innovation, marking an exciting new chapter for the agency’s technological growth.

We are thrilled to have FotoArena return as a CEPIC 2025 sponsor, continuing their tradition of hosting the official event photo platform for all attendees. As a leader in news and sports photography and a top Brazilian stock agency, FotoArena ensures that every networking moment, panel discussion, and special highlight from CEPIC 2025 is captured and available for download.

We’re excited to welcome Alamy back as a Bronze Sponsor for CEPIC 2025, once again supporting the event by sponsoring the official CEPIC t-shirts available at registration. As a global leader in stock imagery, Alamy continues to empower creatives with diverse and high-quality content, making them a valued partner in the visual media industry.

As a key stakeholder in the creative industries, CEPIC is deeply concerned with the envisaged alteration of copyright law in the UK which we think is presently perfectly fit for purpose to incentivise licensing agreements between AI providers and rightsholders and to provide a sustainable environment to European innovation and SMEs. CEPIIC's submission provides insight into the challenges faced by the image sector, specifically in relation to the options put forward by the government as well as insights into the on-going process in the EU and experience with opt-out mechanisms for rightsholders.