Meta pauses new commercial terms for AI training after widespread backlash

Meta has paused a commercial terms update scheduled to take effect on November 20, 2026. The original clause required commercial accounts to allow Meta to use their website content to train generative AI products. Earlier, a Norwegian court issued a temporary injunction backed by 180 Norwegian media companies, and the UK Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation. Meta had previously delayed the effective date and changed the permitted usage from 'train' to be limited to advertising and commercial products.