AFP and Italy’s Fort Bard renew their partnership with the launch of a second exhibition

Following the success of their first collaboration, AFP and Fort Bard have unveiled their latest exhibition, "Contrasts. Stories from a World on Edge," which will be on display until 20 July, 2025.

Following the success of their first collaboration, AFP and Fort Bard have unveiled their latest exhibition, "Contrasts. Stories from a World on Edge," which will be on display until 20 July, 2025.

AFP Photographers Honoured at the 2024 POY Awards

Several AFP photographers have been honoured at the 82nd edition of the 2024 Pictures of the Year International (POY) awards, the world's oldest photojournalism competition, earning awards and special mentions across various categories.

Several AFP photographers have been honoured at the 82nd edition of the 2024 Pictures of the Year International (POY) awards, the world's oldest photojournalism competition, earning awards and special mentions across various categories.

Africa's 'bold generation' see bright future at home

They see themselves as the "bold generation" and the "conscious youth" of the African continent. AFP met six African students from Generation Z who, from Dakar to Nairobi, and Johannesburg to Abidjan, displayed a realistic optimism and a desire to transform their countries.

They see themselves as the "bold generation" and the "conscious youth" of the African continent. AFP met six African students from Generation Z who, from Dakar to Nairobi, and Johannesburg to Abidjan, displayed a realistic optimism and a desire to transform their countries.

AFP statement on AP White House reporters being barred from coverage

Agence France-Presse (AFP) is concerned by the White House’s decision to bar Associated Press reporters from events in the Oval Office and from Air Force One in apparent retaliation for the AP not adopting government-approved language in their news reporting. 

Agence France-Presse (AFP) is concerned by the White House’s decision to bar Associated Press reporters from events in the Oval Office and from Air Force One in apparent retaliation for the AP not adopting government-approved language in their news reporting. 

AFP holds online workshop on verifying climate disinformation ahead of COP30 in Brazil

AFP held a digital investigation workshop on Wednesday 12 February for Brazilian journalists preparing to cover the COP30 – the 30th session of the UN climate change conference –, to be held in November 2025 in the Amazon, in the city of Belém.

AFP held a digital investigation workshop on Wednesday 12 February for Brazilian journalists preparing to cover the COP30 – the 30th session of the UN climate change conference –, to be held in November 2025 in the Amazon, in the city of Belém.

AFP subsidiary FACTSTORY co-produces documentary ‘Nigeria: Seeds of Hope’

FACTSTORY, an AFP subsidiary, has co-produced the documentary ‘Nigeria: Seeds of Hope’, directed by Judith Rueff and Moïse Gomis, in partnership with ARTE G.E.I.E. and France 24.

FACTSTORY, an AFP subsidiary, has co-produced the documentary ‘Nigeria: Seeds of Hope’, directed by Judith Rueff and Moïse Gomis, in partnership with ARTE G.E.I.E. and France 24.
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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.

'What would you have us do?': the plastic credits problem

This investigation by AFP and SourceMaterial reveals that the plastic credits system relies heavily on cement plants, where large quantities of waste are incinerated, making this industry more polluting than aviation.

This investigation by AFP and SourceMaterial reveals that the plastic credits system relies heavily on cement plants, where large quantities of waste are incinerated, making this industry more polluting than aviation.

Phil Chetwynd on France 24: AI and the Future of Journalism

AFP’s Global News Director, Phil Chetwynd, appeared on France 24’s Scoop on Friday, 7 February, to discuss artificial intelligence and its impact on journalism.

AFP’s Global News Director, Phil Chetwynd, appeared on France 24’s Scoop on Friday, 7 February, to discuss artificial intelligence and its impact on journalism.

AI Action Summit: AFP’s Participation in Three Panels

As part of the AI Action Summit, three AFP journalists will take part in several events addressing key issues related to artificial intelligence in journalism, combating disinformation, and ensuring the authenticity of digital content.

As part of the AI Action Summit, three AFP journalists will take part in several events addressing key issues related to artificial intelligence in journalism, combating disinformation, and ensuring the authenticity of digital content.
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