Meta removes language that may have allowed it to scrape news sites

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Meta has updated its commercial terms page to remove language that would have permitted it to scrape content from websites, including news sites, for AI training purposes. The change follows backlash over the company's data collection practices. Previously, Meta's terms stated it could use content from domains, web pages, or URLs to develop and improve its services.

Why it matters

The removal clarifies Meta's data usage policies for AI model training, addressing publisher concerns about unauthorized content use. This reflects ongoing tension between tech companies' AI development needs and content creators' intellectual property rights.

Key points

Meta removed language from its commercial terms that explicitly allowed scraping content from websites for AI training
The change was made in response to public backlash
The removed language did not restrict Meta from scraping news sites or other online sources

Original source

The VergeReporting· Oct 17, 03:04 PM

Meta removes language that may have allowed it to scrape news sites

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