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EPA Images has appointed Nedda Kaltcheva as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), bringing over 15 years of leadership experience in AI, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and blockchain. Her expertise and global experience will drive EPA Images' digital transformation and innovation, marking an exciting new chapter for the agency’s technological growth.

As a key stakeholder in the creative industries, CEPIC is deeply concerned with the envisaged alteration of copyright law in the UK which we think is presently perfectly fit for purpose to incentivise licensing agreements between AI providers and rightsholders and to provide a sustainable environment to European innovation and SMEs. CEPIIC's submission provides insight into the challenges faced by the image sector, specifically in relation to the options put forward by the government as well as insights into the on-going process in the EU and experience with opt-out mechanisms for rightsholders.

The UK’s creative industries have launched the "Make It Fair" campaign to raise awareness of the threat posed by AI models scraping creative content without permission or payment. As the government’s copyright consultation closes, national and regional news brands are uniting to urge the public to take action, calling on policymakers to uphold strong copyright protections and ensure fair compensation for creators.

The European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) stands in full support of the Associated Press (AP), emphasizing its crucial role in delivering independent, fact-based reporting on U.S. affairs to European audiences. EANA condemns restrictions limiting AP’s access to key White House events, warning that such measures undermine press freedom and hinder the public’s right to reliable information.

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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.