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#OnDAM Paris returns on 17–18 November 2026 for two days of keynotes, workshops and networking dedicated to the latest developments in Digital Asset Management. Thanks to the support of more than 20 industry sponsors, visitor tickets are completely free this year.

Newly unredacted filings in The New York Times’ copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft reveal internal discussions about the use of copyrighted news content for AI training and the potential impact of AI products on publishers. The disclosures raise further questions about fair use, licensing and the economic consequences of generative AI for journalism, although much of the material remains sealed and the allegations are still being contested in court.

Reuters and ITN have announced a new partnership that will make more than 70 years of historic broadcast journalism available worldwide through Reuters Connect from 2027. The deal will use Reuters’ AI technology to improve archive search and discovery, while also restoring and digitising an additional 12,000 hours of ITN footage.

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.

Jean-François Leroy, founder of Visa pour l’Image and a tireless defender of photojournalism, leaves behind an extraordinary legacy built over almost four decades. CEPIC pays tribute to his unwavering support for photographers, his belief in the power of images to reveal reality, and a relationship with our community that stretches back more than 30 years.

Google has argued that training AI models on publicly available web content should remain protected under US fair use, with copyright enforcement focused on AI-generated outputs rather than training inputs. The position comes as rights holders across the music and creative industries continue to challenge the unauthorised use of copyrighted works for AI training in the courts.

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.

CEPIC will be strongly represented at Visa pour l’Image 2026, with members of the Board and Executive team gathering in Perpignan throughout the opening week. CEPIC Vice President Philippe François will also represent CEPIC at the inaugural Convention du Photojournalisme, speaking on AI and the transformation of the press image ecosystem.