Today, CEPIC are sharing the unfortunate news of Etienne van Den Heever's recent passing. Etienne van Den Heever, co-founder of Greatstock, passed away at his home on 09th August 2024 after a brave battle with cancer. An acclaimed director of photography and film director, Etienne was a pioneer in the South African creative and stock media industry. From all of us at CEPIC, we extend our deepest sympathies to Etienne's family during this difficult time.

The European AI Office recently launched a Multi-stakeholder Consultation on trustworthy general-purpose AI models under the AI Act. Submissions must be completed by Tuesday 10 September 2024. This will inform the drafting process to detail rules for general-purpose AI model providers in the first General-Purpose AI Code of Practice.

We are delighted to announce that ANSA has joined CEPIC as our newest member, they are the leading news agency in Italy and one of the top-ranking in the world. Headquartered in Rome since 1945 they have been collecting, publishing and distributing news and in-depth analysis in a variety of methods and on all transmission platforms.

To mark its 18th anniversary, Envato has announced a significant rebrand, introducing a fresh new logo and sonic identity that reflect its commitment to energising and empowering creatives around the globe. In addition to the visual overhaul, Envato has introduced a custom sonic identity created in collaboration with New York-based composer K. Sparks.

The European AI Office has opened a call for expression of interest to participate in the drawing-up of the first general-purpose AI Code of Practice. The European AI Office invites eligible general-purpose AI model providers, downstream providers and other industry organisations, other stakeholder organisations such as civil society organisations or rightsholders organisations, as well as academia and other independent experts to express their interest to participate in the drawing-up of the Code of Practice.

Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global creative platform offering high-quality creative content for transformative brands, digital media and marketing companies, today announced the launch of its generative 3D API, giving enterprises a fast and ethical way to produce realistic 3D models with AI.

Six agencies from Europe and the United States are proud to announce they have formed an alliance to enhance and expand coverage of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris. Abaca Press (France), belgaimage (Belgium), Bildbyrån (Sweden); Icon Sport (France), PIXSELL (Croatia) and Sipa USA will leverage the talents of nearly forty of their best photographers to cover the quadrennial event.