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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 major industry development, SmartFrame Technologies, the pioneering UK-based image streaming technology provider, has announced the appointment of Alan Capel as its Chief Commercial Officer. With an impressive career spanning over 30 years in the image licensing industry, Capel brings a wealth of experience to his new role.

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...

In the fast-paced world of digital asset management, industry leaders and innovators converge to explore the future of visual content at Activo’s November event. CEPIC proudly attends as a silver sponsor and is looking forward to joining this dynamic gathering, contributing to the dialogue on transformative technologies and ethical practices within the realm of generative artificial intelligence and digital asset management.

In a monumental stride toward combating misinformation and preserving the authenticity of visual content, renowned camera manufacturer Leica has introduced the world's first camera with built-in Content Credentials – the Leica M11-P. In this era of advanced technology and rampant misinformation, ensuring the integrity of digital content has never been more crucial.

The comprehensive analysis of the news agencies industry in 2022 reveals interesting trends and developments within the news agency business. The report provides valuable insights into the financial dynamics, strategies, and challenges that defined the media landscape during the past year. The study has been run by EANA in partnership with the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI) in Lugano, Switzerland, among EANA’s 32 members, all leading news agencies in European countries.

In a significant development for image rights owners, the IPTC Photo Metadata Standard 2023.1 has introduced a solution to the growing concern of generative AI using copyrighted assets without permission. Many rights holders found their images being utilised as training data for AI image creators, prompting the need for a standardised way to express that such use is prohibited.