In a shocking revelation, one of the largest datasets fuelling AI advancements has been removed from circulation after the discovery of disturbing content. The dataset was found to contain thousands of instances of suspected child sexual abuse material.
The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), proposed by the Commission in April 2021.
Emily Shelley, the newly elected President, expresses her gratitude to members for their support and emphasises the significant impact of AI in the industry. She highlights the board’s commitment to ensuring a positive shift, lobbying for transparency, copyright protection, and ethical use of generative AI.
Following the EGM on 23rd November 2023, CEPIC confirmed a newly elected Board to serve the 2023-2025 term. We extend a warm welcome to our new President, Emily Shelley, Vice President, Gilles Devicq and newly appointed Treasurer, Sergi Griño.
We are looking forward to the elections this Thursday at our headquarters in Brussels. It is with a mixture of sadness and pride that I step down as President of CEPIC when my term ends, after what has been an important two years as President, overseeing significant changes in our organisation…
These are the main documents you need for the CEPIC EGM 2023.
The IPTC Sports Content Working Group introduces IPTC Sport Schema version 1.0, a groundbreaking standard for sports data management.
This new schema, replacing SportsML, adopts a data-centric approach, offering up-to-date formats, easy querying, and support for emerging trends like e-sports. Read on for more…
In a bold move against AI encroachment, artists are adopting disruptive tools like Nightshade to inject a “poison pill” into their works, confounding future AI models. These innovative tactics signify a rising rebellion as artists strive to protect their creations in an era of evolving technology. Read on for more…
In a resolute display of solidarity and support, the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) condemns the recent violent incident that targeted the Bureau of Agence France-Presse (AFP), a valued member of CEPIC, in Gaza City on November 2nd. This brazen attack, which resulted in significant damage to AFP’s infrastructure, underscores the critical need to safeguard journalistic integrity and the safety of media professionals. The following press release is shared on behalf of EANA, reaffirming our commitment to supporting our esteemed member organisations like AFP and championing a free and secure press globally.
In a bid to unravel the endless possibilities and challenges brought forth by generative artificial intelligence (AI), the European Coalitions for Cultural Diversity (ECCD) and the Cultural Creators Friendship Group (CCFG) are joining forces. Read on for more…
