AFP successfully tests a new technology to verify the authenticity of its photos during the US elections

With the rise of generative AI and the growing use of synthetic images, Agence France-Presse (AFP) has successfully tested a “proof of concept” to certify the authenticity of its photos, ensuring they can be verified wherever they appear online. The Agency now plans to develop this technology further in collaboration with camera manufacturers, editing software developers, and news distributors, working towards a shared industry standard that protects the integrity of photojournalism.

With the rise of generative AI and the growing use of synthetic images, Agence France-Presse (AFP) has successfully tested a “proof of concept” to certify the authenticity of its photos, ensuring they can be verified wherever they appear online. The Agency now plans to develop this technology further in collaboration with camera manufacturers, editing software developers, and news distributors, working towards a shared industry standard that protects the integrity of photojournalism.
06/30/2025 12:00
Takeda Announces U.S. FDA Approval of GAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC, the Only Ready-to-Use Liquid Immunoglobulin Therapy with Low Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Content1

Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved GAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC [immune globulin infusion (human)] with less than or equal to 2 µg/mL IgA in a 10% solution, the only ready-to-use liquid immunoglobulin (IG) therapy with low immunoglobulin A (IgA) content, as replacement therapy for people two years of age and older with primary immunodeficiency (PI). As a ready-to-use liquid, GAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC may help ease the administration burde...

AFP photographer Mahmud Hams wins top prize for Gaza coverage

Palestinian AFP photographer Mahmud Hams has won the prestigious Visa d'Or News prize for his coverage of the conflict in Gaza, the Visa pour l'image Association announced Saturday.

Palestinian AFP photographer Mahmud Hams has won the prestigious Visa d'Or News prize for his coverage of the conflict in Gaza, the Visa pour l'image Association announced Saturday.
05/30/2025 09:17
Indian Educationist Dr. Achyuta Samanta Recognised With Research Institute in His Name at CUNY, USA

In a noteworthy development underscoring growing academic collaboration between India and the United States, the City University of New York (CUNY) has launched a dedicated research platform—the Achyuta Samanta India Initiative of the CUNY CREST Institute (ASIICCI). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250529012005/en/Dr. Milton Santiago, President of Bronx Community College, and Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT & ...

06/04/2025 05:00
Fujirebio Expands Its Neuro Testing Portfolio With the Launch of the Fully Automated Lumipulse® G sTREM2 Assay for Research Use Only

H.U. Group Holdings Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Fujirebio today announced the availability of the Lumipulse G sTREM2 assay for the fully automated LUMIPULSE® G immunoassay analyzers. This CLEIA (chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay) assay is available for Research Use Only (RUO) and allows for the quantitative measurement of soluble Triggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid Cells 2 (sTREM2) in human cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood within just 35 minutes. ...

AFP held fact-checking trainings before the 2025 International Fact-Checking Day

Four AFP journalists from the digital investigation department travelled to Sofia, Bucharest and Budapest, in March and April 2025 to provide fact-checking training to journalists and journalism students.

Four AFP journalists from the digital investigation department travelled to Sofia, Bucharest and Budapest, in March and April 2025 to provide fact-checking training to journalists and journalism students.
05/06/2025 09:43
China’s 2025 Labor Day Sees Surge in Inbound and Outbound Travel Spending via Alipay and Other Alipay+ Partner Payment Apps

Data from Alipay and other Alipay+ partner payment apps indicates a notable increase in both outbound and inbound tourism spending in China during the 2025 Labor Day holiday (Golden Week). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250505144383/en/The Myeongdong shopping area in South Korea welcomes travelers to pay with Alipay and other Alipay+ partner payment apps. Outbound Travel: Chinese tourists explore local experiences thr...

Newsflare joins AFP's partner video collections

AFP announces a partnership with video agency Newsflare, which specialises in collecting, verifying and licensing UGC videos.

AFP announces a partnership with video agency Newsflare, which specialises in collecting, verifying and licensing UGC videos.
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06/04/2025 05:10
KATE, Japan’s No. 1 Makeup Brand, Launches Strategic Initiatives to Strengthen Business and Brand Recognition Across Asia

Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452) has identified its international makeup brand KATE as a strategic growth driver within its cosmetics portfolio. This initiative aligns with the company’s ambition to establish a “Global Sharp Top” business framework. In line with this vision, Kao is making significant investments to amplify KATE’s global presence. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250603453681/e...