Meta delays revised terms until Nov. 20 amid EU, UK antitrust complaints
By Anna Lauwereys and Lewis Crofts ( October 23, 2026, 17:00 GMT | Insight) -- Meta Platforms has postponed an update of commercial terms from next week to Nov. 20 following a backlash from publishers, advertisers and activists over provisions they say would give it sweeping rights to use their content. Meta said it would have "more time for us to explain to our partners and stakeholders what's changing and what's not."Meta Platforms has postponed an update of commercial terms from next week to Nov. 20 following a backlash from publishers, advertisers and activists over provisions they say would give it sweeping rights to use their content....
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