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Season’s Greetings & Exciting Updates for 2025!
As 2024 comes to a close, we want to wish you a joyful holiday season and a successful year ahead! This year has been a milestone for CEPIC, with a fresh rebrand, a global success at our Authenticity in the Age of AI event, and impactful advocacy work shaping the future of creative industries. We’re excited for what’s to come in 2025, including CEPIC 2025 in Juan-les-Pins, France. Thank you for your continued support—here’s to another amazing year!
AI And Copyright Consultation: Creative Rights in AI Coalition Urges Government to Enforce Copyright Law Through Transparency Without Compromising Rights
CreativeRights in AI Coalition responds to the government’s AI and copyright consultation: Rights holders oppose the proposed copyright exception, emphasising the need to uphold existing laws and prioritise licensing. Transparency measures must strengthen enforcement, not undermine protections.
FR Report on the implementation of the EU Act published
The Report on the implementation of the European regulation on artificial intelligence was published on 11 December 2024. Chaired by Alexandra Bensamoun, with the support of Lionel Ferreira and Frederic Pascal. CEPIC was audited and here are the main points.
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CEPIC unveils new website, logo and visual identity
CEPIC has launched a redesigned website and logo, signalling an exciting evolution for the global voice of the visual content industry. The updated platform offers a sleek, user-friendly design, packed with resources, industry updates, and details about CEPIC 2025 – the premier networking event for visual content professionals.
Copyright Agent and Visual Rights Group Announce Merger to Create a Global Leader
Copyright Agent and Visual Rights Group (VRG), two leaders in the field of copyright protection, content management and data insights, are merging to form a unified group poised to lead globally in this space. This strategic merger doubles the workforce and expands the combined company’s geographic footprint with offices in Denmark, Belgium, the UK, and the USA.
CEPIC supports Robert Kneschke in his copyright lawsuit against LAION and welcomes the appeal
On 5th November photographer Robert Kneschke lodged an appeal against the decision of the Regional Court of Hamburg in favour of LAION e.V..
Tomas Stargardter assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at EPA Images
Photojournalist Tomas Stargardter has assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief of the European Pressphoto Agency B.V. (EPA Images), effective today.
CEPIC Attends Cutting-Edge Digital Media Conference in New York City
CEPIC's Sylvie Fodor recently attended the 29th International Digital Media Licensing Conference (IDMLC) held at the iconic Intrepid Museum in New York City. The unique setting provided an inspiring backdrop for discussions on the future of digital media.
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.