Meta delays business terms update due to AI training disputes

Meta has announced a potential delay to the effective date of its new business terms, originally scheduled for November 20. The decision comes amid criticism from content publishers who have expressed concern over the use of their materials to train the company's neural networks.

Head of Communications Andy Stone stated on the social network X that the company does not intend to make changes to its policy without conducting full consultations with industry leaders and trade groups. The previously proposed terms sparked widespread backlash due to concerns regarding intellectual property rights and automated data scraping.

The current situation is a continuation of the conflict between tech giants and media companies, which are demanding transparency in model training processes. In previous versions of its policies, Meta attempted to secure the right to use content from users and partners to develop its AI tools.

The delay gives publishers additional time for negotiations and to assess the risks associated with the use of their data. For businesses, this means maintaining the current status quo in their relationship with the platform until new agreements are reached or the disputed policy points are officially revised.