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Meta indefinitely delays controversial web scraping policy changes

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Meta has indefinitely postponed changes to its web scraping policy that would have permitted the use of scrapers on websites linked to Meta business accounts. These changes, initially slated for an October 30th implementation and later delayed to November 20th due to controversy, were first reported by Nieman Lab. The indefinite hold means Meta will not proceed with allowing scrapers to collect data from journalistic and other associated websites at this time. AI

IMPACT This indefinite delay impacts how AI companies and researchers can access public web data for training and analysis.

RANK_REASON Policy change announcement by a major tech company.

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Meta indefinitely delays controversial web scraping policy changes

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