Meta updates terms for AI, but legal experts remain critical
In brief
- Meta removed a clause suggesting free scraping of news sites for AI training.
- Legal experts say the changes are insufficient to eliminate scraping risks.
- Ambiguous wording may still permit the collection of content.
Meta has updated its terms of service to remove language implying its AI models could freely train on news sites like The Verge, but legal experts argue these changes do not go far enough to address their concerns. Ambiguous phrasing could still allow content scraping, they warn.
What it changes for you
- Media & EntertainmentMedia outlets may still face their content being used to train AI models without clear compensation, despite Meta's adjustments.
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