Meta · Governance

Policy Drift Analysis Drifting Negative 6 mo

How Meta's governance documents and clauses have shifted over time, by document, provision, and change direction.

Meta has made 6 significant policy changes since monitoring began in March 2026 (6 mo). 3 were negative for consumers, primarily involving arbitration expansion. 2 were positive, strengthening consumer protections.
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Documents Affected

Llama API Terms of Service
3 changes
This document sets the rules for using Meta's Llama API. If you use the free tier, Meta can use everything you input and every output you receive to improve its …
Aug 7, 2026
Meta expanded the Meta Model API Terms of Service to introduce tiered service models (Discounted and Standard Models), added expanded definitions of Inputs to include …
medium negative
+ 2 more changes
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Meta Terms of Service
2 changes
This is Meta's core Terms of Service document governing use of Facebook, Messenger, and associated Meta Products as of January 1, 2025. The agreement authorizes Meta to use personal data, …
Jul 29, 2026
Meta's Terms of Service were updated on July 29, 2026 with changes affecting automated data collection, dispute resolution, liability limitations, and account management. The updated …
medium mixed
+ 1 more change
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Meta AI Labeling Policy
1 change
This is Meta's Facebook Platform Policy, which governs how third-party developers and applications may access, use, store, and share data obtained through Facebook's APIs and platform integrations. The document authorizes …
May 15, 2026
Meta updated its Meta AI Labeling Policy on May 15, 2026, making three operational changes to how the policy presents terms and disclosures. The updated …
medium negative
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All Changes (6)

Aug 7, 2026
Meta expanded the Meta Model API Terms of Service to introduce tiered service models (Discounted and Standard Models), added expanded definitions of Inputs to include libraries, code, and databases accessed …
medium negative Llama API Terms of Service
Jul 29, 2026
Meta's Terms of Service were updated on July 29, 2026 with changes affecting automated data collection, dispute resolution, liability limitations, and account management. The updated terms introduce new requirements for …
medium mixed Meta Terms of Service
Jul 9, 2026
Meta rebranded its Llama API service to 'Meta Model API' and restructured the terms significantly. The updated agreement expands the scope from Llama-specific models to broader 'Meta Models', removes the …
medium positive Llama API Terms of Service
+ 3 more changes
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Trend Observation

Meta's most frequent change categories are Arbitration expansion (2), Disclosure requirement change (1), Rights removal (1). The most frequently updated document is Llama API Terms of Service with 3 changes. Get alerted when Meta changes policy →

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