Meta Drops Website Scraping Terms for AI Training After Publisher Backlash
· 2h ago · Originally reported by MediaNama
Meta has revised its commercial terms, removing language that suggested it could scrape websites for AI training. This change follows criticism from publishers and legal experts regarding copyright and data usage concerns.
Why it matters
This matters because it highlights ongoing tensions between tech platforms and content owners over how online data is used for AI development, especially regarding copyright and fair data practices.
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It's like a big company saying they won't copy your homework to teach their robot after teachers and students complained.
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