Meta’s new terms may allow it to train AI on news sites for free
The new terms, which go into effect on October 30th, say Meta can use this outside content to "develop, improve, research," and "train"
According to The Verge, the new terms, which go into effect on October 30th, say Meta can use this outside content to "develop, improve, research," and "train"
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.
This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include AI, Nieman Lab and Meta.
Why it matters
Technology stories like this can affect how people work, communicate and protect their data.
Key details
- Location
- United States · Americas
- Reported by
- The Verge
- First reported
- Key names
- AI, Nieman Lab, Meta
- Section
- Technology
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at The VergeSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Mark Wahlberg on using AI in film ‘the right way’ and being open to an AI clone carrying on his legacy
Actor and angel investor Mark Wahlberg says he's OK with using AI in filmmaking, provided it's used "to enhance what you're doing."
AI 'espionage' is a reality that companies need to be 'wary of,' Jay Clayton says
AI "amplifies" existing cybersecurity risks toward U.S. digital infrastructure, Clayton said on "Squawk Box."
Here's how the CoreWeave sell-off is affecting OpenAI vs. Anthropic valuations
The spread is widening between AI leaders OpenAI and Anthropic as a sell-off in CoreWeave leads neocloud stocks lower.
The EU wants an AI revolution. But on whose terms?
As the US and China race ahead, the European Union seeks to boost its economy with AI.
Apple’s HomeView has an app problem
It's been a couple of days since Apple's big smart home announcement, and we have some more information - and a bunch of new questions - about the…
Jev is Vercel’s fastest-adopted AI model ever
The data comes from Vercel's AI gateway, a unified API service similar to OpenRouter.
Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested
The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.
Analogue is re-releasing its SNES and Genesis consoles with some nice upgrades
Like the original versions, the new Super Nt Plus and Mega Sg Plus are able to play Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridges using an FPGA processor…