Meta is considering an indefinite postponement of its new business terms, which were originally scheduled to take effect on October 30th. The company previously pushed the deadline to November 20th following criticism from publishers regarding potential AI training on their content.
Andy Stone, head of communications at Meta, stated that the company intends to conduct full consultations with industry groups and leaders before implementing any policy changes. Until these discussions conclude, the existing terms will remain in effect.
The controversy stems from concerns that the updated terms would allow Meta to train its AI models using data from news sites on Facebook and Instagram. Although Meta removed specific language about training, legal experts argue that the current wording remains ambiguous.
The initiative has faced significant opposition from the News/Media Alliance and various lawmakers. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Adam Schiff have publicly criticized the proposal, with Schiff calling for a complete reversal of the planned changes.
