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Swedish photography company Maskot, founded in 2003, has joined CEPIC, bringing its expertise in premium royalty-free imagery and visual storytelling to the association's international membership network.

Getty Images has announced a comprehensive financial restructuring agreement, including up to $533 million in new equity investment, aimed at reducing debt and supporting future growth. The proposed restructuring, expected to be completed by the end of 2026, will see Getty Images become a privately held company while maintaining normal operations for customers, contributors and partners.

The first JPEG Trust Summit will take place on 12–13 November 2026 in London, bringing together international experts to explore the challenges of authenticity, provenance and trust in digital media. The two-day event will examine emerging international standards, practical applications and the role of technology in protecting the integrity and transparency of visual content.

CEPIC is pleased to welcome TT News Agency, one of Sweden’s leading independent news agencies, as the newest member of our international network. With a history dating back to the 1920s, TT provides trusted news, images, video and infographics to Sweden’s media market and beyond.

The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation on potential future measures to strengthen copyright protection in response to technological and market developments, including artificial intelligence. Stakeholders are invited to contribute their views on AI and copyright-protected content, online piracy and other key copyright issues by 3 November 2026.

CEPIC 2027 returns to Juan-les-Pins from 10 - 12 May, bringing the international visual media community together under the theme Content in the Age of AI: Editorial, Creative, Heritage, New Rules for Visual Content. Building on lessons from Valencia and the familiarity of a venue we know well, 2027 will create more space for new ideas, meaningful conversations and the networking at the heart of CEPIC.

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.

The European Publishers Council is calling on the European Commission to protect the economic foundations of independent journalism, arguing that fair markets and effective enforcement are essential to its future. The open letter highlights growing challenges from dominant technology platforms and generative AI, urging Europe to ensure publishers can control and realise the value of their work.