Meta does a U-turn on controversial new AI terms for businesses
Meta has hit pause on new terms of service for its business customers that would have granted it the right to grab any content from their websites. Not only that, but it would also have shifted the blame for every error produced through faulty AI to its customers. The new terms of service were revealed on October 19 and initially due to take effect on October 30, though Meta later pushed the…
Meta has temporarily halted new terms of service aimed at its business customers, which would have allowed the company to claim ownership of any content from their websites. Initially set to commence on October 30, the new terms were postponed to November 20, but Meta has now indefinitely paused the update due to intense customer opposition.
The company has acknowledged that the terms were seen as excessively burdensome and potentially exposed users to a complex legal landscape, similar to issues recently highlighted by UK regulators. In response to the backlash, Meta stated that they are pausing the changes while they continue to engage with stakeholders and ensure they are implemented appropriately.
The company has faced recent challenges, including a fine for unlawfully utilizing customer data and the termination of 8,000 employees.
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