Meta may use sweeping new commercial TOS to avoid millions in AI licensing fees
Summary
Meta is facing criticism from legal experts over an upcoming update to its commercial terms of service. Beginning October 30, business accounts will be forced to permit Meta to train artificial intelligence using linked website content rather than just social media posts. Companies that disagree with the mandatory policy must discontinue using the platform, as no opt-out mechanism is available.
Legal experts are sounding alarms that Meta will soon update its commercial terms to require business accounts to allow Meta to train AI on their linked website content, not just their social media posts. Kicking in on October 30, the TOS update won’t allow businesses to opt out, instead suggesting that businesses stop using Meta services if they won’t agree…
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