Meta to delay new commercial terms criticised by publishers, advertisers
Meta has delayed the implementation of new commercial terms from October 30 to November 20 following backlash from publishers and advertisers. Critics argue the terms would grant Meta excessive rights to use their content for AI training.
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This reflects the ongoing tension between big tech companies and content creators regarding intellectual property and AI development.
Meta to delay new commercial terms criticised by publishers, advertisers Meta's move followed complaints by publishers and digital advertisers to European Union and the U.K. antitrust authorities about its new commercial terms left Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/eegs35/article71616848.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-23T100020Z_1905342705_RC2B6OAK8MNS_RTRMADP_3_META-NEW-MEXICO-FEES.JPG Dado Ruvic FILE PHOTO: Meta's logo and a keyboard are shown in this illustration created on October 19, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo BRUSSELS Meta Platforms will extend the implementation date of updated commercial terms to November 20, 2026 from October 30 so that it can address concerns from publishers and digital advertisers, the U.S. tech company said on Friday (October 23, 2026). Mark Zuckerberg makes deal with Meta to help him pay billionaire tax if it passes storyline 1 Why does Meta have to pay a $25 billion penalty?
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