News Media Europe: Statement of concern regarding draft AI code of practice

European news publishers are deeply concerned about the third draft code of practice published last week by the European Commission. The draft includes a chapter about how AI providers must comply with EU copyright law which has unfortunately gone from bad to worse: it contains serious errors relating to the interpretation of AI and copyright law.

Explore the Top Photography Contests of 2025

Explore some of the top photography contests of 2025 in this helpful roundup from our member PIXRAY’s Fair Licensing blog — featuring key deadlines, categories, prizes, and more.

Book Your Table at CEPIC 2025 – Only 14 Tables Remaining

Reserve your table at CEPIC 2025 - only 14 remaining, including 4 Table Plus options for extra visibility! A table gives you the perfect base to host meetings, network, and make sure people can find you throughout the event.

EANA warns of weakening copyright protections in latest draft of the Code of Practice for General Purpose AI

The European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) expresses serious concerns about the latest draft of the EU Code of Practice for General Purpose AI. The Alliance is warning that its vague language and reduced obligations weaken protections for rightsholders. For news agencies the proposed technical solutions for rights management are unsuitable.

Joint open letter by CEATL, EFJ and EWC to Executive Vice-President Virkkunen & the EU AI Board

Not fit for purpose: Writers, translators and journalists of the European text sector express strong opposition to the Third Draft of the EU’s Code of Practice under the AI Act’s implementation.

Meta Vows to Combat Deepfakes Ahead of Australian Election

Meta has pledged to combat misinformation and AI-generated deepfakes ahead of Australia's upcoming national election by enhancing its fact-checking program and implementing stricter content moderation. While this move contrasts with its recent anti-censorship stance in the U.S., it reflects Meta’s compliance with Australian legislative expectations around election integrity and online safety.

Shutterstock on Why Photographers Remain Vital in the Age of AI

Photographers remain essential in the AI era, according to Shutterstock’s Senior Director of AI, Dr. Alessandra Sala, who explains that AI models fundamentally rely on real-world, ethically sourced images to learn and evolve. Without fresh and diverse photography, AI risks becoming stagnant, biased, and disconnected from reality.

CEPIC and EANA partner up to strengthen image licensing and trust in visual journalism

CEPIC and EANA are strengthening their partnership in 2025 to promote trust in visual journalism and enhance industry standards for image licensing and copyright protection. This collaboration will be highlighted at CEPIC 2025, featuring a keynote by AFP’s Éric Baradat and a panel on combating war disinformation through image verification.

CEPIC 2025

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