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Everyone Everywhere Hated Meta’s New AI Training Terms. Now, They’re On Pause
Publication: 404 Media
Author: Samantha Cole
Source published: 05/11/2026, 21:01:55 UTC
Briefing created: 05/11/2026, 23:08:26 UTC
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Briefings
Meta announced a pause on its new AI training terms of use following widespread backlash. Originally scheduled for October 30, 2026, the update was pushed to November 20, 2026, but was halted entirely. The terms would have allowed Meta to use content from various domains as training data for its products. Existing terms remain in effect while Meta consults stakeholders for a future update.
Key points
- Meta paused its new AI training terms of use on November 20, 2026, after a court in Norway granted a temporary injunction against the terms.
- The terms originally required business accounts to allow Meta to use content from various domains as training data for its products.
Context
Meta's new terms were initially set to go into effect on October 30, 2026, but were pushed to November 20, 2026, due to backlash from journalists and users. The terms would have allowed Meta to use content from various domains as training data for its products. Existing terms remain in effect while Meta consults stakeholders for a future update.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single article from November 5, 2026, reporting on a pause that occurred after a Norwegian court injunction. No data on the number of affected users, specific financial impacts, or long-term consequences is provided.
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