Meta modifies terms of service amid AI regulation concerns

Meta has revised its commercial terms of service, removing the word 'train' following criticism over potential misuse of AI data. The updated terms, effective October 30, aim to address concerns raised by legal experts who warned the policy could allow Meta to scrape websites linked to business pages, potentially avoiding licensing fees by requiring business users to share AI training data. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the change but stated users were not notified of the revision, raising concerns about transparency ahead of the policy's rollout. In response to reports, Meta acknowledged the initial findings but did not address follow-up concerns about the policy's implications. Legal experts, as cited by Nieman Lab, highlighted the risks of the revised terms, emphasizing the potential for misuse in AI development.