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Interesting posts in December 2025
Every month, we compile important industry news, policy updates and AI-related developments. Here, you’ll find curated links and short summaries of articles that we consider essential reading. New content includes updates from Cloudflare and the Danish CMO, as well as the European Commission's investigations into the META merger and the Getty Images & Shutterstock merger.
AI Key Reports and Statements Published here
This post highlights Key Reports on AI development. Latest: The Economics of Copyright And AI - Empirical Evidence In-Depth Analysis, requested by the JURI Committee of the European Parliament
Keeping track of FAIR USE cases in the USA
This articles keeps track of major developments fair use cases in the US. 04.12.2025 Professor Edward Lee has updated his famous map of AI fair use cases in the USA. He also summarized all the cases lost by Open AI.
CEPIC EGM of 15th December 2025 Agenda and Documents
All information on the extraordinary general meeting of 15h December may be found here.
CSPLA, mission output - Questionnaire
The following answer to the consultation of the Intellectual Property Council in France has been sent on 28th November 2025. The consultation focuses on the copyrightability of the AI output.
EUIPO Copyright Conference 20-21 November 2025
On 20 and 21 November, CEPIC attended an international copyright conference hosted by the EUIPO (the EU Intellectual Property Office) in Alicante, Spain. The event marked the launch of the EUIPO's Copyright Knowledge Centre. The conference explored how copyright can adapt to the challenges of the digital age.
AI litigation in Europe
GEMA v. OPEN AI
GETTY IMAGES v. Staility AI ;
LIKE COMPANY v. GOOGLE ; MACHINE-READABLE OPT-OUT in Denmark
CEPIC EGM 2025: Election Results and Updates
CEPIC is delighted to announce its newly elected Board for the 2025–2027 term, led by Gilles Devicq as President, Philippe François as Vice President, and Sergi Griño as Treasurer. The new board brings together returning and new members, ready to guide CEPIC into an exciting new chapter, watch the full meeting recording and learn more about the proposed membership fee updates on our website.
Meeting with Laurent Solly VP of Meta at the Club de l'Audiovisuel in Paris
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New, Password-Free Sign-In for CEPIC Members
Logging in is now easier than ever. CEPIC Members can access exclusive news and events with a quick email verification code, no password required.
CEPIC's amendments to Own Initiative Report of MEP Axel Voss
MEP Axel Voss, chairing the legal Committee of the European Parliament (JURI) published an "own initiative repot" on Copyright and artificial intelligence. Amendments were to be filed by 12th September. Getty Images and CEPIC filed amendments. This article publishes CEPIC's amendments.
Stakeholder Roundtable on AI and Copyright at the EP
MEP Axel VOSS is organising a stakeholder roundtable to discuss his own initiative report on AI & Copyright, to gather stakeholders' thoughts and get their input. Sylvie FODOR is representing CEPIC at he meeting. The following statement has been prepared for the meeting.
Template for the Public Summary of Training Content for GPAI models published
On 24 July 2025, the European Commission published a template to help general-purpose AI (GPAI) providers summarise the content used to train their models. It should also enable rights holders to control how their content is used by GPAI providers, for example by checking whether it has been used for training purposes or proving that it has. The template is the responsibility of the AI Office. CEPIC has provided a "draft template", which is available in the member area.
Guidelines on the scope of obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models under the AI Act
On 18 July 2025, the European Commission U has published guidelines clarifying the obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models under the AI Act, marking the second key regulation after the Code of Practice. This post includes links to download additional information, including CEPIC's submission on the guidelines.
EU General-Purpose AI Code of Practice | Thank You and Code of Practice publication
On 10 July 2025 the European Commission has published the Code of Practice of the Ai Act. CEPIC has put considerable efforts into the extensive consultation process of the EC. CEPIC is presently assessing the document, that comes together with the GPAI Guidelines and the Template for GPAI models. Our submissions may be found in the Member Area,
Distortion of history and AI: a case study
The French government recently published an AI generated video intended to illustrate the French Resistance, but it was taken down quickly due to numerous errors. This case raises questions about the use of AI in historical contexts. Is it necessary, and why could so many errors have been made in such a short video?
MEP Axel Voss publishes draft own-initiative report on copyright and generative artificial intelligence
New draft own-initiative report on hashtag#copyright and generative artificial intelligence – opportunities and challenges
CEPIC AGM 2025 - Meeting Recording
The recording of the CEPIC AGM 2025, held on 30 June, is now available for members to review. It includes key updates on CEPIC's activities, financial statements, board elections, and strategic initiatives for 2025.
Annual General Meeting virtual
This is a summary of the items covered by the Annual General Meeting on 30th June 2025 at 10.00 H (1 hour) with link to register.
CEPIC co-signs CW! Joint Statement on Copyright and General-Purpose AI
CEPIC has joined a coalition of creative industry bodies urging the European Commission to strengthen its draft guidelines on General-Purpose AI models, calling for clearer copyright compliance and broader protections for creators. The letter warns against loopholes that could weaken the EU AI Act’s effectiveness.
All CEPIC's Submissions to GPAI CoP Guidelines Templates Working group 1
CEPIC is a member of the working group 1 on Transparency & Copyright to draft the GPAI Code of Practice. This article provides the main links to the EC website and to CEPIC's submissions. This documentation is confidential and for members only.
Commission sets course for Europe's AI leadership with an ambitious AI Continent Action Plan
The European Commission has launched the ambitious AI Continent Action Plan, aiming to position Europe as a global leader in AI by scaling infrastructure, boosting talent, and increasing access to high-quality data. With initiatives like AI Factories, Gigafactories, and a new regulatory support framework, the plan sets a bold course for innovation, sustainability, and strategic autonomy in the age of artificial intelligence.
ECL Licensing for AI Proposition in Spain
Spain was the first country in the EU to propose legislation to enable Extended Collective Licensing for AI training.
UK lobbying Industry Persperctives
The following Joint letter has gone to the Minister for culture, media and sport in the UK, Lisa Nandy"INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES – DATA LICENSING SOLUTIONS TO HELP DRIVE AI INNOVATION
Coalition's Mail EU Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative]
This mail was sent on 05/05/2025 on behalf of the larger coalition to EU Ambassadors and PERMREP
AI systems with ‘unacceptable risk’ are now banned in the EU
The EU’s AI Act, which officially went into force in August 2023, has reached its first compliance deadline as of February 2, allowing regulators to ban AI systems deemed to pose an "unacceptable risk." Companies found violating the Act’s strict prohibitions—such as AI for social scoring, biometric surveillance, or emotion recognition in workplaces—could face fines of up to €35 million or 7% of their annual revenue, with full enforcement expected to begin in August 2025.