Shutterstock Returns as Sponsor for CEPIC 2025
Shutterstock returns as a sponsor for CEPIC 2025, supporting a key panel on licensing content for AI training. With seven delegates attending and a dedicated table space, they’ll play a central role in this year’s conversation around the future of visual content and AI.
Welcome PIXTA Inc.
We’re proud to welcome PIXTA Inc. as CEPIC’s newest member and our very first member from Japan! Known for their distinctive Asian-focused stock content and contributions to AI training, PIXTA will also be joining us at CEPIC 2025 with a team of three delegates.
Why Bria AI is Championing Creators in the Age of Generative AI
Bria AI is taking a bold stand for creators, arguing that licensed, high-quality data produces better, safer, generative AI and that fair compensation for content creators is essential for sustainable innovation. In their latest statement, they call on policymakers to protect copyright as a strategic asset and reject exploitative AI practices.
Thank You to IMATAG – Sponsor of CEPIC 2025
We’re thrilled to welcome IMATAG as a sponsor of CEPIC 2025! They’ll be hosting a panel this year with full details on the topic and speakers, coming very soon.
From Bad to Worse: CEPIC Strongly Opposes the Third Draft of the EU Code of Practice under the AI Act
The third draft of the EU AI Code of Practice has drawn strong criticism for overwhelmingly favouring AI developers while stripping away critical protections for rightsholders. CEPIC warns that, without major revisions, the Code risks legitimising copyright infringement and undermining the future of European creativity, culture, and media.
Joint statement by a coalition of authors, performers and other rightsholders active across the EU’s cultural and creative sectors regarding the third draft of the EU AI Act’s GPAI Code of Practice
The third draft of the GPAI Code of Practice undermines the objectives of the AI Act, contravenes EU law and ignores the intention of the EU legislator – we cannot support it.
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.
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.