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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.

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.

The UK’s creative industries have launched the "Make It Fair" campaign to raise awareness of the threat posed by AI models scraping creative content without permission or payment. As the government’s copyright consultation closes, national and regional news brands are uniting to urge the public to take action, calling on policymakers to uphold strong copyright protections and ensure fair compensation for creators.

The European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) stands in full support of the Associated Press (AP), emphasizing its crucial role in delivering independent, fact-based reporting on U.S. affairs to European audiences. EANA condemns restrictions limiting AP’s access to key White House events, warning that such measures undermine press freedom and hinder the public’s right to reliable information.

CEPIC will be represented at the ‘Unmasking AI – How GenAI Works & Making the EU AI Act Succeed’ event on February 27, 2025, with Patrick Lacroix, CEO of Belga, attending on our behalf. The event will explore AI model training, copyright infringement, licensing practices, and what the EU AI Act must deliver to ensure responsible AI development and enforcement.