Meta Indefinitely Delays New Commercial Terms Amid Publishers' Concerns

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has delayed the implementation of new commercial terms that were intended to alter how content creators and publishers are compensated. The decision follows feedback from publishers, whose concerns were not detailed in the reports but are expected to relate to compensation and content policies. The delay is part of a broader trend of Meta adjusting its business practices in response to industry feedback. The original rollout date for the new commercial terms was not specified in the reports. The delay is expected to affect Meta's ability to meet its financial targets for the year. The reports were published on October 28, 2026, with The Star reporting at 11:28 PM and Reuters at 6:39 PM. Both outlets confirmed the delay but did not provide additional specifics on the publishers' concerns.