Interesting articles since the last CEPIC Newsletter
This post publishes a number of interesting news for CEPIC members. Send us your posts and your news!
Reminder: Survey on Copyright and GenAI
This is a friendly reminder of the Survey that we launched one week ago!
Understanding IPTC Guidelines to Opt-Out of AI – with Brendan Quinn
Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring Brendan Quinn, Executive Director of IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council), as he presents the latest IPTC guidelines designed to help visual content providers opt out of AI training.
BAPLA FOCUS 2025 Full Programme Released and Keynote Speaker Announced. Tickets Going Fast!
BAPLA FOCUS 2025 is set to deliver an inspiring programme of expert talks, panels, and practical sessions exploring copyright, AI, and the future of image licensing, with Isabelle Doran of the AOP headlining as keynote speaker. The event also marks BAPLA’s 50th anniversary with a private celebration at the Churchill War Rooms, offering unique networking and sponsorship opportunities.
IPTC publishes best-practice guidance on Generative AI opt-out for publishers
The IPTC has released a set of guidelines expressing best practices that publishers can follow to express the fact that they reserve data-mining rights on their copyrighted content. Read more...
Regulation on artificial intelligence: reaction of Rachida DATI, Minister of Culture, to the joint declaration of European and international rights holders.
France's Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, emphasises the need for fair remuneration for creators and rights holders in the context of the European AI regulation. The government is actively working with cultural and media sectors and AI developers to establish a fair remuneration model, ensuring the protection of copyright in the evolving AI landscape.
CEPIC guidelines on provenance and trusted content in the age of generative AI
Generative AI is now part of the visual content licensing industry. To ensure that we remain a robust and trustworthy industry, CEPIC considers it is essential that the same high standards of reliability, transparency and legal compliance are applied to human-made content and content produced using AI tools
A Missed Opportunity to Enforce Meaningful Transparency Obligations under the EU AI Act
In July 2025, the European Commission released documents intended to ensure transparency for General-Purpose AI providers under the EU AI Act, CEPIC argues they fall short in protecting Europe’s creative and media sectors. The voluntary Code of Practice, insufficient Transparency Template, and overly lenient Guidelines for GPAI providers fail to provide meaningful protection for rights holders, prompting CEPIC to call for stronger, enforceable measures.
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.