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Europe Must Act to Protect Journalism Amid Rising Disinformation on Online Platforms
With Meta removing fact-checkers in the U.S., the spotlight turns to Europe’s fight against disinformation. Discover why journalism’s role in safeguarding democracy is more critical than ever and what actions policymakers are urged to take.
Getty Images and Shutterstock to Merge, Creating a Premier Visual Content Company
Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GETY) and Shutterstock (NYSE: SSTK) today announced that they entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine in a merger of equals transaction, creating a premier visual content company. The combined company, which would have an enterprise value of approximately $3.7 billion, will be named Getty Images Holdings, Inc and will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GETY”.
Email Your MP to Safeguard Creative Rights in AI: Ed Newton Rex’s Draft Consultation Response and Campaign Launch
Take action to safeguard creative rights in AI! The Write to Your MP campaign is now live, offering an easy way to contact your MP and support ethical AI policies.
Season’s Greetings & Exciting Updates for 2025!
As 2024 comes to a close, we want to wish you a joyful holiday season and a successful year ahead! This year has been a milestone for CEPIC, with a fresh rebrand, a global success at our Authenticity in the Age of AI event, and impactful advocacy work shaping the future of creative industries. We’re excited for what’s to come in 2025, including CEPIC 2025 in Juan-les-Pins, France. Thank you for your continued support—here’s to another amazing year!
AI And Copyright Consultation: Creative Rights in AI Coalition Urges Government to Enforce Copyright Law Through Transparency Without Compromising Rights
CreativeRights in AI Coalition responds to the government’s AI and copyright consultation: Rights holders oppose the proposed copyright exception, emphasising the need to uphold existing laws and prioritise licensing. Transparency measures must strengthen enforcement, not undermine protections.
Creative Rights In AI Coalition Calls On Government To Protect Copyright As GAI Policy Develops
The UK’s world-leading creative and tech sectors put it in a unique position to set a global standard for how both sectors can innovate together and continue to provide high quality services. Protecting copyright and building a dynamic licensing market for the use of creative content in building generative AI (GAI) isn’t just a question of fairness: it’s the only way that both sectors will flourish and grow.
FR Report on the implementation of the EU Act published
The Report on the implementation of the European regulation on artificial intelligence was published on 11 December 2024. Chaired by Alexandra Bensamoun, with the support of Lionel Ferreira and Frederic Pascal. CEPIC was audited and here are the main points.
CEPIC 2025
CEPIC 2025 promises even more business opportunities – and more enjoyment – than ever before. Set in the South of France, it’s an unmissable opportunity to network with an array of visual media professionals from across the globe, make contacts and do good business.