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Meta’s AI could still scrape news sites, legal experts say

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Briefings

Meta updated its business terms on October 30, 2026, removing language that previously suggested it could freely train AI on news sites like The Verge. However, legal experts argue this change does not fully restrict the 'associated with your products or services' clause, which still permits scraping entire sites. The update was intended to clarify AI training permissions but faces criticism for leaving significant loopholes.

Key points

• Meta's business terms effective October 30, 2026, removed language previously suggesting AI training on news sites.
• Legal experts state the 'associated with your products or services' clause remains active, allowing site scraping.

Context

Meta's business terms were revised to clarify AI training permissions, specifically targeting news site usage. This update aims to prevent unauthorized scraping but faces scrutiny from digital law experts regarding incomplete restrictions.

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Evidence covers only the October 30, 2026, effective date and initial terms changes. No data on enforcement mechanisms, user impact, or future legal challenges is provided.

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