Member News

The French Federation of News Agencies (FFAP) has filed a complaint with the French Competition Authority following Google’s rollout of AI Overviews and AI Mode in France. The federation, which includes CEPIC member SAPHIR, is calling for fair compensation and a balanced framework for the use of news agency content in AI-powered services.

MEDIA-IDENT Group has introduced an end-to-end image protection workflow combining invisible digital watermarking with online image monitoring, rights review and enforcement services. The integrated solution enables stock and press agencies to trace distributed images, identify potential unauthorised uses and manage licensing and compensation recovery while retaining control over their content.

EPA Images, with the support of Canon, has launched two full scholarships for young female photojournalists to join the EPA Academy’s 2026/2027 Advanced Programme in International News Photography. Applications are open to eligible candidates in Germany until 20 September 2026.

The European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) has joined the SPUR Coalition as an affiliate member, strengthening the voice of European news agencies in discussions around journalism and generative AI. The partnership will support efforts to develop standards for greater transparency, control and fair remuneration when news content is used by AI platforms.

Seventy years after its founding in Strasbourg, EANA celebrates seven decades of cooperation between European news agencies and a shared commitment to independent, unbiased journalism. As AI, disinformation and threats to press freedom reshape the media landscape, the Alliance says collaboration and the protection of verified journalism are more important than ever.

EPA Images has announced the appointment of Andrej Čukić as its new Editor-in-Chief, effective 10 August 2026. A long-standing member of the EPA team, Čukić brings extensive editorial, field and management experience as he takes on leadership of the agency’s global photo and video news operations.

IMATAG and ImageRights have joined forces to create a seamless workflow that takes images from invisible watermarking and online detection through to copyright enforcement and revenue recovery. By combining robust traceability technology with global legal expertise, the partnership gives rights holders a faster, more effective way to protect and monetise their visual content.

CEPIC launched its Summer Webinar Series with an insightful session on the EU AI Act and C2PA, attracting more than 40 registrations from across the visual content industry. Presented by Trufo's Cindy Han and James Denaro, the webinar explored the future of content provenance, compliance and digital trust.