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Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns

First reported 17 Oct, 21:31 UTCSource: TechCrunch AI + 1 moreLast editorial activity 17 Oct, 21:31 UTCWrite a comment ↓

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What happened

A Meta spokesperson insisted that the updated terms did not reflect a change in the way Meta crawls the web.

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Sources & evidence

TechCrunch AI Reporting source
Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns ↗
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/17/meta-removes-language-that-raised-scraping-and-ai-training-concerns/
TechCrunch Reporting source
Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns ↗
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/17/meta-removes-language-that-raised-scraping-and-ai-training-concerns/