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Meta to Update Terms of Service for Business Accounts Regarding AI Training

Meta plans to update its terms of service on October 30, requiring business accounts to allow AI training on linked website content. This change has raised concerns among legal experts, particularly for news publishers who may lose potential licensing fees.

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Meta is set to revise its terms of service for business accounts on October 30, requiring them to permit AI training on their website content. Legal experts warn this could significantly impact news publishers, who might lose out on licensing fees as Meta's terms could allow extensive use of their articles without compensation. The change has raised concerns amid ongoing legal disputes over AI training practices.

Key facts

  • Meta's TOS update will take effect on October 30.
  • Businesses will not have the option to opt out of the new terms.
  • The update particularly affects news publishers regarding licensing fees.
  • News organizations are currently in a legal dispute with OpenAI over AI training.
  • Meta's terms may grant broad permissions for AI training on linked content.
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Meta to Update Terms of Service for Business Accounts Regarding AI Training