Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns

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Meta updated its terms of service, removing language that had raised concerns about web scraping and AI training practices. A Meta spokesperson stated that the updated terms do not represent a change in how Meta actually crawls the web.

Why it matters

The change clarifies Meta's official position on data practices, though the company indicates its actual behavior remains unchanged. This is relevant for understanding Meta's approach to web data collection and model training.

Key points

Meta removed specific language from its terms of service
The removed language had previously raised concerns about scraping and AI training
Meta stated the update does not reflect a change in actual web crawling practices

Original source

TechCrunchReporting· Oct 17, 09:31 PM

Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns

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