Meta delays indefinitely its rollout of new commercial terms after publishers' concerns

On October 28, Meta announced it was indefinitely delaying the rollout of its new commercial terms due to concerns raised by publishers and digital advertisers. This decision could help avoid potential regulatory action, as EU and UK antitrust authorities have received complaints regarding the new terms. Publishers and digital advertisers claim that these terms grant Meta an unlimited right to utilize their content for its AI services, a claim Meta has denied.

Meta acknowledged receiving feedback from publishers regarding its proposed ads and business terms update. The company expressed its commitment to partners, stating that it does not intend to make policy changes without thorough consultation with industry groups and leaders. Meta emphasized its dedication to getting this right and anticipated the consultation process might extend beyond the November 20 deadline, leading to the postponement of the updated terms implementation. For now, the existing terms remain in effect.