As the development and deployment of generative AI tools accelerates, rightholders are facing unprecedented challenges in managing the use, and potential misuse, of their creative content. The question of whether to "opt-out" or "opt-in" has become central to the debate around data usage and licensing, especially as new laws like the EU’s AI Act take shape.
This timely panel at CEPIC 2025 will examine the practical and legal realities of these two approaches. Moderated by Isabelle Galy of Otesia, the session will bring together expert voices from across Europe to discuss what’s workable, what’s fair, and what protections are urgently needed for creators.
Join Philippe Prixhon (Valunod, joining remotely), Reema Selhi (DACS, UK), Prof. Dr. Sebastian Stober (Otto-von-Guericke University), and Brendan Quinn (IPTC) as they explore real-world examples of how the opt-out process is currently being handled by rightholders—and the burdens it places on them.
With legal and ethical implications still in flux, this panel will provide essential insights into the evolving conversation between lawmakers, creators, and AI developers. Whether you're a rightholder, distributor, or technology provider, this is a must-attend session.