We are excited to announce an upcoming webinar that will be an invaluable resource for anyone working with digital content and media licensing. Google, in partnership with CEPIC, is hosting an exclusive webinar featuring John Mueller, Google Search Advocate, who will share his expertise on optimising your content for Google Images and mastering SEO best practices.

In advance of the upcoming roundtable with Sabine Verheyen, marking the start of the new CICI programme from September onwards, C8 Associates are looking to update and refresh the CICI briefing note to provide a clear outline of the key issues for discussion with our guests. As part of this, we would like to ask you to share with us the top issues you would like to see included in the note, as well as any opinions and positions you would like to express in relation to these issues.

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Amos Struck on 24th August 2024, at the age of just 43. Amos was a beloved member of CEPIC and a driving force in the stock media industry. His passion, open-mindedness, and boundless enthusiasm left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

In a context where regulating the GAFAM is crucial to preserving the integrity of democratic processes, such attitudes are not only irresponsible but also represent a threat to global political stability. The Open Internet Project expresses its deep concern over the recent actions of Elon Musk, head of the platform X, who chose to respond insultingly to a European political authority after receiving an official letter from Thierry Breton, a member of the European Commission.

Today, CEPIC are sharing the unfortunate news of Etienne van Den Heever's recent passing. Etienne van Den Heever, co-founder of Greatstock, passed away at his home on 09th August 2024 after a brave battle with cancer. An acclaimed director of photography and film director, Etienne was a pioneer in the South African creative and stock media industry. From all of us at CEPIC, we extend our deepest sympathies to Etienne's family during this difficult time.

The European AI Office recently launched a Multi-stakeholder Consultation on trustworthy general-purpose AI models under the AI Act. Submissions must be completed by Tuesday 10 September 2024. This will inform the drafting process to detail rules for general-purpose AI model providers in the first General-Purpose AI Code of Practice.

We are delighted to announce that ANSA has joined CEPIC as our newest member, they are the leading news agency in Italy and one of the top-ranking in the world. Headquartered in Rome since 1945 they have been collecting, publishing and distributing news and in-depth analysis in a variety of methods and on all transmission platforms.