Meta May Indefinitely Delay New Business Terms Amid Publisher Backlash Over AI Training
Meta has indicated it may delay the implementation of its controversial new business terms beyond the previously set November 20 deadline. The policy change, which was originally slated for October 30, faced significant pushback from news publishers and media organizations concerned that Meta would use scraped content to train its artificial intelligence models. Despite Meta's attempts to clarify language regarding AI training, legal experts suggest the updated terms may not fully protect publisher interests. The company has committed to consulting with industry leaders before finalizing any changes, meaning enforcement of the new terms could be delayed indefinitely while negotiations continue.
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