Issues

Creators and rightsholders unite in a call for strong AI Act implementation to protect copyrights

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.

CEPIC contributes to EU consultation on Code of Practice for AI models

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.

Request for input – Updated CICI Briefing Note

In advance of the upcoming roundtable with Sabine Verheyen, marking the start of the new CICI programme from September onwards, C8 Associates are looking to update and refresh the CICI briefing note to provide a clear outline of the key issues for discussion with our guests. As part of this, we would like to ask you to share with us the top issues you would like to see included in the note, as well as any opinions and positions you would like to express in relation to these issues.

AI Act: Participate in the drawing-up of the first General-Purpose AI Code of Practice

The European AI Office has opened a call for expression of interest to participate in the drawing-up of the first general-purpose AI Code of Practice. The European AI Office invites eligible general-purpose AI model providers, downstream providers and other industry organisations, other stakeholder organisations such as civil society organisations or rightsholders organisations, as well as academia and other independent experts to express their interest to participate in the drawing-up of the Code of Practice.

Request from Rightsholder organisations that DRCF investigate Meta’s new Privacy Policy

Following Meta’s proposals to update its privacy policies to allow training of AI models, societies representing copyright of visual artists, writers, performers and directors have jointly written to the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF), which was established in 2020 to cooperate on the regulation of online platforms, to investigate the matter.

Horizon 2025

Horizon Europe gave us the opportunity to complete a feedback survey which will be used to implement the key strategic orientations in the Horizon Europe strategic plan 2025-2027. Review this post to view the survey submitted on behalf of FEP, CEPIC, IMPALA and VGE by Enrico Turrin, Deputy Director of the Federation of European Publishers.

CW! Contribution to the Swedish Consultation on the Implementation of NIS2

As you may remember, CW! submitted a contribution to the Belgian consultation on the implementation of NIS2 in December 2023. This was an opportunity to reiterate our DSA position on public access to the WHOIS database. Some members have brought to our attention that Sweden was now consulting stakeholders on the same matter (until 28th May).

Celebrating a Decade of Creativity: Creativity Works! 2024-2029 Manifesto

Creativity Works!, Europe’s premier coalition representing vibrant cultural and creative sectors, is celebrating 10 years of fostering creativity and cultural diversity. Their latest manifesto, covering 2024-2029, outlines a bold vision for the future of Europe’s creative industries. With a geographically diverse membership that spans writers, book publishers, music publishers, film producers, broadcasters, and video game companies, this coalition is committed to promoting creativity, enhancing cultural diversity, and protecting intellectual property rights in both physical and digital realms.