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UK watchdog opens an investigation into Meta’s AI terms for publishers

Source: The Next WebAna-Maria StanciucNovember 1, 2026
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The CMA opened a formal investigation into Meta's practices with publishers and advertisers, focusing on whether Meta is using its market dominance to impose unfair commercial terms. Specifically, the watchdog will examine whether Meta's terms allow the company to use publisher content for AI applications without adequate compensation or transparency, raising questions about content licensing and AI training practices in the EU.

Key points

  • CMA investigating Meta's terms for publishers and advertisers
  • Focus on whether Meta abuses dominant market position
  • Terms allegedly permit content use for AI features without fair compensation

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