Meta says it’ll probably delay its controversial new business terms again

Meta communications head Andy Stone said the company may push implementation of its new business terms past November 20th amid publisher backlash over AI training concerns, saying Meta does "not plan to make policy changes without a full consultation with industry groups and leaders." The terms, originally set to take effect October 30th, appeared to permit AI training on news sites using Facebook and Instagram; Meta later removed "train" language, but experts told Nieman Lab the update still didn't rule out that possibility, and enforcement was already delayed to November 20th. The News/Media Alliance and lawmakers from both parties, including Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Adam Schiff, have criticized the terms.