Meta Delays Controversial Terms Indefinitely

Meta announced an indefinite delay to significant changes in its commercial and advertising terms. Originally slated for an October 30, 2026, implementation, the revised terms were previously pushed to November 20, 2026, before being halted entirely. The controversial updates would have allowed Meta to use web scraping technology to gather content from websites linked to business accounts on its platforms.

News organizations, including journalistic outlets, expressed strong opposition to the proposed terms, fearing the unauthorized use of their content. In response to the widespread concerns and protests, Meta has stated that the updates are now paused. The company indicated it is continuing discussions with stakeholders and will provide further updates when available, assuring that existing terms remain in effect.

Legal bodies in Brazil had also taken steps to prevent the implementation of these new terms. An executive from Meta previously stated a commitment to addressing the issue, which has now led to this indefinite postponement. The indefinite delay signifies a continued pause on Meta's efforts to alter how it collects data through web scraping.