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Meta seeks rights to scrape open web for AI training

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Meta is updating its terms of service to allow for the scraping of websites across the open web for AI training purposes. This change, which could take effect after October 30, 2026, would apply to businesses using Meta's platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Legal experts suggest this move aims to expand Meta's AI capabilities, potentially including its Muse model, without requiring explicit licensing agreements, by claiming user consent through service usage. AI

IMPACT Meta's proposed terms could significantly alter data acquisition for AI training, potentially impacting licensing agreements and the open web.

RANK_REASON Policy change by a major tech company regarding data usage for AI training. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Meta seeks rights to scrape open web for AI training

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "Meta/Facebook/Instagram:🚨looking to grant itself the rights to SCRAPE websites across the open web & train Meta's # AI *if a co after Oct 30, 2026 uses FB, IG,

    "Meta/Facebook/Instagram:🚨looking to grant itself the rights to SCRAPE websites across the open web & train Meta's # AI *if a co after Oct 30, 2026 uses FB, IG, WhatsApp or other Meta svcs. So every biz. Outrageous‼️ This isn't just when you post your content on # Meta . New term…

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