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16 October 2026 at 14:02•1 min read

Meta’s new terms may allow it to train AI on news sites for free

Meta’s new terms may allow it to train AI on news sites.

Meta’s new terms may allow it to train AI on news sites for free

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Executive Takeaways • Key Intelligence
  • ▪Strategic intelligence desk confirms key developments surrounding Meta's new terms appear to give it permission to crawl and s.
  • ▪International stakeholders analyze: The new terms, which go into effect on October 30th, say Meta can use this outsi
  • ▪Multilateral policy, financial liquidity, and regulatory frameworks face direct realignments.
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Meta's new terms appear to give it permission to crawl and scrape websites "associated" with the businesses that use its platforms - including online publishers, according to a report from Nieman Lab. The new terms, which go into effect on October 30th, say Meta can use this outside content to "develop, improve, research," and "train" its AI products.

The new policy applies to business accounts that promote their content across.

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