Meta removes 'train' from commercial terms of service amid AI backlash

Meta has removed the word 'train' from its commercial terms of service following global criticism from news publishers and regulators. The change comes after concerns that the updated terms would allow Meta to train AI models on web content without explicit consent, potentially overriding robots.txt blocking instructions. Critics, including the UK News Media Association and the European Publishers Council, argue the move represents an abuse of market power and an attempt to claim content for AI training without fair compensation.