Authenticity Working Group created
Tools such as deepfakes, AI-generated content and automated bots can create highly realistic but fabricated information that can easily mislead people. This makes authenticity more important than ever CEPIC has recently created a working group around the concept of authenticity. What is authenticity in the visual medium and what are the rules for its application? The working group's recommendations will be presented at CEPIC 2025 in Juan les Pins in May.
Amid press access concerns in the US, the European Alliance of News Agencies highlights the vital role of the Associated Press & of all news agencies as critical sources of verified information
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 to Attend ‘Unmasking AI’ Event on Thursday 27 February
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.
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Dreamstime Integrates Fully-Enabled AI Keywording
Dreamstime has launched an advanced AI keywording tool that automatically generates metadata, including titles, descriptions, and keywords, directly from images. Designed to streamline submissions and improve search accuracy.
AFP successfully tests a new technology to verify the authenticity of its photos during the US elections
AFP has tested a new certification system using C2PA standards and invisible watermarks to verify the authenticity of its photos. Successfully trialed during the 2024 US elections, the technology aims to combat AI-generated misinformation and protect photojournalism.
Notice of IPTC Spring Meeting 2025 Wednesday 14 – Friday 16 May 2025 Juan les Pins, France
This year, IPTC’s Spring Meeting (14–16 May) will take place immediately after CEPIC 2025, offering attendees an extended week of industry discussions and networking. IPTC members can attend "IPTC Day" at CEPIC 2025 for free, featuring sessions on AI opt-out, copyright protection, metadata, and more, followed by IPTC’s own in-depth meetings on the latest developments in metadata, AI, and image licensing.
CEPIC 2025
CEPIC 2025 promises even more business opportunities – and more enjoyment – than ever before. Set in the South of France, it’s an unmissable opportunity to network with an array of visual media professionals from across the globe, make contacts and do good business.