Meta to delay new commercial terms criticised by publishers, advertisers
Meta's move followed complaints by publishers and digital advertisers to European Union and the U.K. antitrust authorities about its new commercial terms
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Published - October 23, 2026 08:10 pm IST - BRUSSELS
Meta Platforms will extend the implementation date of updated commercial terms to November 20, 2026 from October 30 so that it can address concerns from publishers and digital advertisers, the U.S.
tech company said on Friday (October 23, 2026).
Meta's move followed complaints by publishers and digital advertisers to European Union and the U.K. antitrust authorities about its new commercial terms, which they said would give the company an unlimited right to use their content for its AI services.
Meta has rejected the claims.
"We are extending the effective date of our updated Commercial Terms and Self-Serve Ad Terms to 20 November to allow more time for us to explain to our partners and stakeholders what's changing and what's not," a Meta spokesperson said in an email.
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