The 📸 Press Clipping by Fair Licensing | February '25

What's abuzz in the photography world this month?

1. Digital Camera World

Photographer sues Ozzy Osbourne for Sharing his Images on Social Media

Ozzy Osbourne is being sued for posting unlicensed photos of himself on social media without photographer Neil Zlozower’s permission. The lawsuit claims Osbourne’s social media accounts, with millions of followers, contribute to his financial success. The case highlights the complexities of copyright law regarding one’s own likeness and underscores photographers' rights to control their images. Zlozower had contacted Osbourne’s team multiple times without response.

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2. Artnet

The first-ever AI Image to be granted Copyright Protection

The U.S. Copyright Office recently granted the first copyright protection for A.I.-generated art to Invoke, an A.I. platform, for an image called A Single Piece of American Cheese. Founder Kent Keirsey successfully argued that human creativity was involved in the process, setting a precedent for human-A.I. collaboration in copyright claims. Keirsey aims to streamline future claims with tools like Provenance Records, which track changes made by artists.

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3. PetaPixel

First legal Ruling on AI, Copyright and Training Data goes the Way of Creators

AThomson Reuters won a partial victory in its copyright case against Ross Intelligence, which used Westlaw data to create a legal search engine. Judge Bibas ruled Ross's use violated copyright, rejecting its fair use defense. This ruling is key for future IP and AI cases, including those involving image copyright, such as lawsuits by photographers against Google and Getty Images against Stability AI. It sets a precedent for AI using copyrighted content without permission.

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4. DIYPhotography

Getty Images offers $20000 Grant to Photographers showcasing Professionals with Disability

Getty Images, Verizon and NDLA have launched a $20,000 global grant, Disability in Focus: Navigating Work Life, for photographers and videographers. The initiative aims to improve workplace representation of people with disabilities, challenge stereotypes and highlight leadership. Research shows 75% of disability images focus on healthcare, not professional roles. This grant expands The Disability Collection (2018), now featuring 12,000+ images of people with disabilities at work.

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5. Forbes

These are 20 Award-winning Photos from Sony World Photography Competition

The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards has announced its National & Regional winners, highlighting diverse visual storytelling worldwide. Organized by Sony and Creo, the program supports local photographers from 56 countries. This year’s competition received over 419,000 entries from 200+ nations. Winners, chosen from the Open competition, receive Sony imaging gear and will be showcased at Somerset House in London from April 17 to May 5.

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