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Meta delays business terms after scraping outcry
Original: Meta delays new business terms after outcry over potential web scraping of news sites
Meta has postponed the rollout of new business terms following criticism that the changes could allow the company to scrape content from news websites. News outlets across the United States reported the delay, with publishers and commentators raising concerns about the use of journalistic material without clear compensation or consent. The company has not detailed a new timeline for the updated terms.
Why now: Publishers and readers are alarmed that Meta's updated terms could permit scraping of news content, prompting widespread coverage of the reversal.
Evidence
- Meta delays new business terms after outcry over potential web scraping of news sites · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Meta delays new business terms after outcry over potential web scraping of news sites · TelegraphHerald.com
- Meta delays new business terms after outcry over potential web scraping of news sites · Audacy
- Meta delays new business terms after outcry over potential web scraping of news sites · Audacy
- Meta delays new business terms after outcry over potential web scraping of news sites · WRAL
- Meta delays new business terms after outcry over potential web scraping of news sites · Audacy
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