Meta Delays Controversial Website Scraping Terms, Critics Remain Concerned

Meta Platforms has postponed the effective date of its controversial Commercial Terms and Self-Serve Ad Terms. Originally set for October 30, 2026, the new terms, which grant Meta extensive rights to scrape websites, will now take effect on November 20, 2026. This delay comes amidst significant backlash from news publishers, legal experts, and regulatory bodies concerned about data privacy and the potential use of scraped content for artificial intelligence training.

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