Meta drops the word "train" from business terms after publisher complaints over scraping

First reported by Quartz at · Updated · 3 sources

Meta revised its commercial terms after publishers and other business account holders objected to language about scraping websites for AI training. The updated terms are set to take effect Oct. 30. Quartz reports that legal experts say the revised wording could still let Meta scrape sites tied to business accounts.

  • The changes affect companies advertising or selling through Meta's platforms, according to Security Affairs.
  • Engadget says the original terms alarmed publishers and others with business accounts.
  • The revised terms take effect Oct. 30.

Covered by 3 publishers within 11 hours of the first report.

Reporting3

Quartz Meta removed "train" from its business terms after publisher backlash over scraping · Cris Tolomia
Security Affairs Meta wants to scrape your website to train its AI, and you can’t say no · Pierluigi Paganini
Engadget Meta tweaks its new terms of service after backlash against scraping · staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell)

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