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Meta may delay controversial business terms again amid AI training backlash

Meta is considering postponing its new business terms beyond November 20th after publishers raised concerns about AI training on their content. The terms, initially set for October 30th, appeared to grant Meta permission to train AI models on news sites using Facebook and Instagram. Meta has since removed language about training on scraped content and says it will consult industry groups before making policy changes.

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This is a concrete, recent development in AI policy affecting publishers and AI training practices, offering insight into Meta's response to industry backlash.

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Meta says it may push the implementation of its new business terms past November 20th as it faces backlash from publishers over concerns about AI training. In a post on X, Meta communications head Andy Stone said the company does "not plan to make policy changes without a full consultation with industry groups and leaders."

The new business terms, which were supposed to take effect on October 30th, initially appeared to give Meta permission to train its AI models on the news sites that use Facebook and Instagram. Meta later changed its policies to remove language indicating that it could "train" its products on content scraped from these si …

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