Meta Extends Deadline for Commercial Terms to November 20 Amid Publisher Anger
Meta has postponed the enforcement of its new commercial terms to November 20 instead of October 30, amid an escalation from an alliance representing over 2,000 publishers.
Meta has postponed the enforcement of its new commercial terms regarding content gathering to November 20, after it was originally scheduled for October 30, amid an escalation from publishers, according to Digiday.
The News/Media Alliance, which represents more than 2,000 publishers, is the most prominent objecting party, having sent a letter to Mark Zuckerberg on October 22 demanding the withdrawal of the terms and setting October 26 as a deadline for a public response.
Meta had removed the word "train" from the terms on October 16, limiting the use of collected materials to "advertising and commercial products."
It remains unclear whether the company will respond to the alliance's demands before the deadline, or if it will make additional modifications to the text before November 20.
What Do These Terms Mean?
News/Media Alliance: An association representing publishers in the United States and Canada, advocating for their interests before tech companies and regulatory bodies.
Scraping: The automated collection of data or content from websites, sometimes used for research, training, or advertising purposes.
Commercial Terms: The rules that define how platforms like Meta collect and use third-party content, and who has the right to object to them.
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