Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns
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Meta has removed controversial language from its terms that suggested it could scrape business websites for AI training.Summary
Meta recently updated its commercial terms of use with language stating it could use content from a business account's domains or URLs to develop and train its products. Legal experts warned this provision could allow Meta to scrape publisher websites to train AI models, potentially leading to copyright disputes.
Following the backlash, a Meta spokesperson clarified that the terms were intended only for ads and business products and did not change how the company uses web crawlers. Meta has since removed the specific language that raised these scraping and AI training concerns.
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