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Generative AI is rapidly disrupting the stock photo industry, offering fast, customizable visuals that undercut traditional licensing models and reduce demand. As agencies adapt by licensing data to tech giants, concerns grow over long-term sustainability, revenue erosion, and the legal uncertainty surrounding AI-generated content.

Media leaders from AFP, BBC, and Media Cluster Norway gathered in Paris to champion stronger collaboration on image metadata and provenance, highlighting the vital role of the C2PA standard in protecting authentic visual journalism. With support from IPTC, the workshop emphasised the urgency of ensuring transparency and trust in an era of AI-generated content.

We’re proud to welcome PIXTA Inc. as CEPIC’s newest member and our very first member from Japan! Known for their distinctive Asian-focused stock content and contributions to AI training, PIXTA will also be joining us at CEPIC 2025 with a team of three delegates.

Bria AI is taking a bold stand for creators, arguing that licensed, high-quality data produces better, safer, generative AI and that fair compensation for content creators is essential for sustainable innovation. In their latest statement, they call on policymakers to protect copyright as a strategic asset and reject exploitative AI practices.

The 2025 World Press Photo Contest has revealed this year’s powerful category winners and finalists, showcasing compelling photojournalism from across the globe. From conflict zones to climate stories, these images highlight the courage, creativity, and truth captured by today’s leading visual storytellers.

The third draft of the EU AI Code of Practice has drawn strong criticism for overwhelmingly favouring AI developers while stripping away critical protections for rightsholders. CEPIC warns that, without major revisions, the Code risks legitimising copyright infringement and undermining the future of European creativity, culture, and media.

Explore some of the top photography contests of 2025 in this helpful roundup from our member PIXRAY’s Fair Licensing blog — featuring key deadlines, categories, prizes, and more.

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