Meta says it’ll probably delay its controversial new business terms again
Meta may further delay its controversial business terms beyond November 20th amid publisher backlash over AI training concerns.Summary
Meta is signaling that it will likely delay the implementation of its new business terms past November 20th, following backlash from publishers worried about AI training. The terms, originally set to take effect on October 30th, initially seemed to allow Meta to train its AI models on content from news sites using Facebook and Instagram. After criticism, Meta removed language about "training" but legal experts said the update still left the possibility open. Meta then delayed implementation to November 20th, and now communications head Andy Stone said the company does "not plan to make policy changes without a full consultation with industry groups and leaders." He noted that the consultation could extend beyond November 20th, in which case implementation would be delayed further while existing terms remain in place. The News/Media Alliance and lawmakers from both parties, including Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Sen. Adam Schiff, have criticized the terms.
(Source：The Verge)