“Does Meta think we can’t read?” Meta abandons sketchy commercial terms update.
Meta has indefinitely delayed plans to update its commercial terms and require Meta Business account users to allow extensive AI training on external websites linked on Facebook. The proposed policy drew global scrutiny, including preliminary injunctions in Brazil and Norway, a formal investigation by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, and bipartisan concern from US lawmakers. Meta stated it will consult with industry groups and leaders before making any future policy changes. Open article →
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