ME News reports that on October 30 (UTC+8), Meta Platforms (META.O) is facing an investigation by UK regulators, who are concerned that the company’s commercial terms may impose exploitative conditions on publishers and advertisers.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said on Friday it would investigate whether Meta is abusing its dominant market position through its commercial terms, thereby “unfairly harming” businesses that use its platform.
The CMA stated that Meta originally planned to revise the relevant terms starting November 20, but has now paused implementation. Under these terms, Meta could collect content from publishers' websites without obtaining their consent and subsequently use that content to develop and offer its own products and services, including AI features. In response to the investigation, Meta said: “There is no reason to initiate a competition inquiry. We have committed not to modify the terms without consulting publishers and other stakeholders.” (Source: ODAILY)
Meta Faces UK Antitrust Probe Over AI Content Usage Terms
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Meta is under UK antitrust review regarding its AI content policies, as reported in AI + crypto news. The CMA is examining whether Meta’s terms unfairly target publishers and advertisers. The company has paused its new rules, stating there is no justification for the investigation, and claims it is consulting with stakeholders before finalizing any changes. The case also raises concerns about DeFi exploit risks in digital markets.
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