Meta pauses AI training terms after backlash
meta paused its planned update of commercial terms of use that would have allowed it to use business content to train ai products. this affects businesses and users who didn't want their work used as training data.
meta had planned to update its commercial terms of use to allow the company to use content from business accounts to provide, develop, improve, research, train, and maintain the integrity of its products. the update was initially set to go into effect on october 30, but was pushed back to november 20 after outcry. however, following continued backlash, meta announced that the update is now on hold entirely. the company says it is continuing to consult with stakeholders and will provide a further update when it has more to share. this decision affects businesses and users who didn't want their work used as training data for meta's generative ai products.