Meta removes controversial scraping clause from business account terms
Meta has removed language from its commercial terms that allowed the use of business domain content for AI training.
Company clarifies web crawling rules
The technology firm updated its conditions to state it could access data from business pages. Legal analysts noted this change might have permitted scraping any publisher with an account. A spokesperson later confirmed the provision was taken out of the agreement.
Spokesperson denies crawling method shift
The company stated the removal does not alter how its web crawlers operate. Officials explained the previous text only applied to advertising and business product lines. They emphasized that the update simply clarified the scope of those specific rules.
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