{
  "id": 16924264,
  "title": "Meta says it’ll probably delay its controversial new business terms again",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/meta-says-itll-probably-delay-its-controversial-new-business-terms",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-28T16:15:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/tech/1020769/meta-updated-business-terms-delay-indefinitely"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Meta has announced its intention to possibly postpone the introduction of its controversial new business terms, which were initially set to commence on October 30th. The social media giant's communications head, Andy Stone, declared that Meta does not intend to implement policy changes without comprehensive consultation with industry groups and leaders. This comes after Meta initially permitted access to its AI models for training on news content sourced from Facebook and Instagram. Subsequent revisions to the policy removed any indication that Meta could \"train\" its products using such content. However, legal experts have maintained that this amendment does not entirely eliminate the possibility. Following this feedback, Meta decided to postpone the implementation until November 20th, with the potential for indefinite delay if the consultation process extends beyond this date. Meta's commitment to addressing publishers' concerns was evident in their response, stating that they are dedicated to rectifying the situation. The new terms have also drawn criticism from various political figures, including Senator Marsha Blackburn and Senator Adam Schiff, who argue that Meta is attempting to exploit American creators and businesses.",
  "summary": "Meta says it may push the implementation of its new business terms past November 20th as it faces backlash from publishers over concerns about AI training. In a post on X, Meta communications head Andy Stone said the company does \"not plan to make policy changes without a full consultation with industry groups and leaders.\" […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Engadget",
        "title": "Meta weighs delaying 'alarming' new business terms as backlash grows",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/meta-weighs-delaying-alarming-new-business-terms-as-backlash-grows",
        "published": "2026-10-28T19:42:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}