We welcome the announcement of a UK Government Freelance Champion, a dedicated role within DCMS to advocate for the rights and working conditions of creative freelancers.
The details are not finalised, but we are watching the space closely - find out more on @creativeuk.bsky.social
fabulous work!
What can you do about AI training and your content? On our Instagram, we've share some tips both pratical (opt-out, use of metadata...) and how you, but getting invloved can make a difference - check out our insta @picselcollective
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We’re continuing our posts on copyright - it’s a big topic! We’re looking at crediting and attribution - what is it, why is it necessary, and how does it link to moral rights? Full information on our instagram @picselcollective
From Paul:
"The experience was eye-opening, not just for the insights into the work of IFRRO and its secretariat, but for the incredible spirit of collaboration and determination among the LAC members....Grateful for the experience and eager to contribute."
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- A Call for Action: Despite government inertia, regional collaboration in Latin America is driving progress. The focus remains on licensing, ethical AI, and defending creative rights globally.
- Progress & Collaboration: Uruguay stands out as the only country in the Americas with successful ARR. IFRRO’s 2026 Private Copy Global Survey highlights stable revenue with minimal consumer costs; the LAC group thrives on unity & support from CEDRO (Spain) and Brazil’s pioneering AI legislation.
- AI & Copyright Challenges: AI is reshaping fair remuneration, w/ translators in LATAM losing 25-30% of their work, raising concerns about bias & cultural quality. Tech companies are pushing for data access, but Latin American constitutions protect copyright, making legislative changes difficult.
Last week, PICSEL’s CEO Paul Seheult, attended the joint IAF and IFRRO meeting in Mexico City.
The event brought together voices from across Latin America and beyond, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in copyright, AI, and creative industries.
Continued....
On our Instagram account, copyright lawyer Florian Koempel lays out his thoughts and highlights from the Government’s report and impact assessment on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, published on 18th March.
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Cont...:
Tomorrow, we'll be sharing some key takeaways and actions from the Report.
Paul Seheult, PICSEL's CEO:
"The UK Government’s decision to pause the proposed TDM exception is a welcome victory for the creative community. Yet there is still much that demands that the creative sector remain united. PICSEL remains committed to collaborating with our partners and the government.
Claims & metadata cont...
You “win” with PICSEL by doing one thing - submitting something!
Head over to @picselcollective on insta to see our posts on metadata and claiming.
PICSEL welcomes the overall conclusions, one of which states that a market for licensing creative content for AI training is emerging, & that the UK is well placed to become a global leader in responsible AI development based on licensed data use.
We look forward to the Government report.
The HofL recent report on AI, copyright, & the creative industries is welcomed by PICSEL.
In this month's Member Monday Trevor Jennis McDermott from GAP Gardens shares his expertise on contracts and rights negotiations – and what to look out for. Invaluable info!
Head over to our Instagram - @picselcollective - for the low-down.
www.gapphotos.com
#PICSEL
#membermonday
#GAPGardens
Paul Scheult, our CEO, is heading the London Book Fair on Wednesday, 11th March, in Olympia, London.
To arrange a meeting, drop him a line at info@picsel.org.uk
#londonbookfair
www.londonbookfair.co.uk
Claims & metadata cont...
Claiming with minimal metadata is possible. You don’t need perfect records to submit a claim - PICSEL accepts unmatched data.
If you have more data - matched - then you can earn more. head over to @picselcollective on insta for more
#PICSEL
You don’t need to be based in the UK.
You just need your work to have been published there.
Join PICSEL and earn from your work.
picsel.org.uk/home/how_it_...
PICSEL has 3 claims submissions – the first, UK print publication, is now closed. But you can still get involved with claims for UK TV and Republic of Ireland publications.
By March 18, the UK government is required to publish an economic impact assessment on AI and copyright policy options. Ahead of publishing, copyright lawyer Florian Koempel shares his view.
Watch the video on @picselcollective
On our insta page @picselcollective, we've been posting a short series on copyright - registration, how it protects your work and a photographs. More to come.
#PICSEL
#Copyright
VISUAL ARTISTS!
Reminder that RightShare® is open.
You have until 20th Feburary to sumbit your claim for all published works.
Need help? Email us! Not a member and want to know more? Email us!
info@picsel.org.uk
n this month's Member Monday, Paul Brown from Epic Fotos takes the stage. Head over to our Instagram - @picselcollective - for the low-down.
www.epic-fotos.com
#PICSEL
#membermonday
#EPICFotos
Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing some of the rules that apply to copyright and copyright works in the UK.
First up: How do I register my copyright?
Head over to @picselcollective
#copyright
#PICSEL
Over on @picselcollective now - Florian Koempel’s new video discusses Fair Use - what is it?
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#FairUse
Emerging artists may delay thinking about rights, contracts, & royalties. In reality, steps can be taken to safeguard work & rights while you’re developing your practice including understanding how your work might be reused, & how royalties are collected.
PICSEL helps - info@picsel.org.uk
VISUAL ARTISTS!
Reminder that RightShare® is open.
You have until 20th Feburary to sumbit your claim for all published works.
Need help? Email us! Not a member and want to know more? Email us!
info@picsel.org.uk
What happens when you stop looking at a photograph & start listening?
@topfoto.bsky.social inaugural Writer-in-Residence Dr Rommi Smith & composer Christella Litras transform archive images into a powerful sound & live performance exploring Windrush-era narratives.
More @picselcollective
“You press the button, we do the rest.”
On @picselcollective 's instagram - the next installement of the Brief History of Photograhy: The Wet Plate Era to Kodak: Making Photography Popular.
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#HistoryOfPhotography
#Kodak
#FrederickScottArcher