Advocacy

Artificial Intelligence has made considerable progress in recent years. New tools, new players and also new content have appeared in the visual media licensing industry - some of them are now CEPIC members. Also, legislation around the world is shaping up, as competition between trading blocks (mainly US, EU and Asia) for dominance in this area intensifies.

I asked, “Are you going to kill me?” He replied: “We’ll see.”

In August 2021 CEPIC created a working group on Best Practices in Copyright Enforcement. The group, made up equally of agencies and service companies, has completed its work and produced a list of recommendations the CEPIC Best Practices in Copyright Tracking.

New study reveals that cultural and creative industries could hold the key to rebuilding Europe’s battered economy.

The current regulations for digital services and online platforms in the EU are 20 years old. The EU Commission presented its plans for new digital laws yesterday, on December 15th.

The pandemic is having a major impact on the creative industries. The Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative is a welcome sign of support for the sector, although funds have yet to reach businesses. The creative industries should be recognised as a key sector in the recovery funds.

Licensing model instead of upload filters: BVPA and VG Bild-Kunst are aiming for a comprehensive collective licence for the use of professional image material on social media platforms

On 1st of July, the German Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection published a discussion paper on the implementation of Art.17.