Meta weighs delaying 'alarming' new business terms as backlash grows
The company says it won't make "policy changes" until it consults with publishers.
Meta is considering delaying the implementation of its new business terms, following a growing backlash from publishers. The company says it will hold a full consultation with industry groups before making any changes. The controversial terms give Meta the authority to scrape business websites using automated software, a move that several publishers have criticized as "outrageous and probably illegal."
California Senator Adam Schiff has also called on Meta to withdraw the changes, noting that the new terms provide no mechanism for businesses to opt out of scraping while maintaining their account presence. Despite acknowledging the backlash, Meta has not made any substantive changes to the terms, which were originally set to take effect on October 30 but were delayed to November 20.
Meta spokesperson Andy Stone reiterated the company's commitment to getting this right, stating that any changes would be the result of a full consultation with industry groups and leaders.
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