MINDS International opposes Meta's updated commercial terms regarding journalistic content

On November 1, 2026, the international organization MINDS International issued a formal protest against Meta's revised commercial terms. The organization, led by Board Chair Tina Mari Flem and General Director Wolfgang Nedomansky, argues that the new terms may allow Meta to claim extensive rights over journalistic content without providing explicit consent, proper licensing, or fair compensation to news agencies.

MINDS International warns that using news materials as free commercial content undermines copyright protections and threatens the economic viability of independent journalism. By treating verified and costly produced news as open assets, Meta risks weakening media pluralism. The organization has officially requested that Meta either withdraw or fundamentally revise these terms to ensure creators receive appropriate remuneration.

This dispute centers on the protection of intellectual property rights within large technology platforms. As of now, the organization continues to pressure Meta to modify its policies to prevent the unauthorized exploitation of professional journalism. No further legal action or specific deadlines for the company's response were mentioned in the reports.