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 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.

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.

Time is running out to secure your Early Bird Discount for CEPIC 2025—register by 18 February and save! Join us 12–14 May in the South of France for an unmissable event exploring The Future of Licensing, featuring speed-dating networking, expert-led workshops, AI & rights management discussions, and a glamorous industry party.

On the occasion of the AI summit that took place in Paris on 10 and 11 February 2025, CEPIC added its voice to that of nearly 40 organisations representing rights holders calling on AI companies to respect fundamental rights, including copyright and related rights. This requires effective and complete transparency towards the holders of rights over the protected works and content used to train the AI models. The latter are to conclude licences within the framework of authorisations duly negotiated with the holders of rights.

EPA Images has appointed Vicente Poveda as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), where he will lead Sales, Marketing, and Business Development globally. With 25 years of media industry experience, including leadership roles at ddp media and dpa, Poveda brings expertise in international business and commercial strategy to drive EPA Images’ growth and global expansion.

The U.S. Copyright Office issued a report on the copyrightability of works created by artificial intelligence (AI), analyzing whether such works could be protected under copyright law. Here are the key points from the report.

We’re excited to welcome Wesog Systems as a new member! Specialising in AI-driven image recognition, Wesog provides innovative tools for media companies, stock agencies, and graphic editors to streamline image indexing, enhance search accuracy, and safeguard copyright integrity.