The *McKinley Park News* is leaving Facebook, Instagram, and all Meta platforms in response to Meta's upcoming terms of service changes. The editor cites concerns that Meta's new policies allow AI bots to scrape external websites, exploit original human journalism, and compromise user privacy. To protect its content and readers from predatory AI scraping, the local news outlet is completely severing its ties with Meta.
Our Local News Is Leaving Facebook, Instagram and Meta. After careful consideration, McKinley Park News is stepping away from all Meta-owned platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. For years, social media was a primary way to share local reporting with neighbors. However, changes to algorithms, declining organic reach, and shifting company priorities have made these platforms increasingly counterproductive for independent local journalism. Moving forward, we are focusing our energy on our website, direct newsletters, and alternative ways to reach our community.
