The Terms Have Changed — Issue 01 | TOSTrackerIssue 01<br>The Terms Have Changed<br>Three consequential changes, checked against the archived before-and-after text.<br>Published August 13, 2026 · Read time: 5 minutes · RSS<br>✓ Evidence reviewed<br>MIT OpenCourseWare · AI training · observed August 13, 2026<br>MIT OpenCourseWare sets explicit rules for training AI on its content<br>A newly observed section says OCW content may be used for AI training subject to attribution, noncommercial use, and ShareAlike conditions. It also says derivative models or systems incorporating OCW content through training must use the same or a compatible Creative Commons license.<br>What this does—and does not—cover: This is about use of MIT OpenCourseWare content, not student or visitor data. TOSTracker observed the section on August 13; the page does not identify an effective date for this addition. Existing exceptions and limitations may still apply.<br>Before-and-after redlineArchived current versionOrganization’s current sourceWatch this document
✓ Evidence reviewed<br>Xometry · Disputes + AI · observed July 29, 2026 · stated effective date July 28, 2026<br>Xometry removes arbitration, keeps class and jury waivers, and adds internal AI rights<br>The buyer agreement removes its mandatory-arbitration section but still says it contains a class-action waiver and jury-trial waiver. A separate addition lets Xometry use Buyer Data and Your Content to train, develop, test, and improve internal and enterprise-level AI and machine-learning models.<br>What this does—and does not—cover: The new AI permission is in Xometry’s buyer service agreement. The clause expressly says Xometry will not use that material to train public or third-party AI models.<br>Before-and-after redlineArchived current versionOrganization’s current sourceWatch this document
✓ Evidence reviewed<br>Opera · Arbitration · observed July 31, 2026 · stated effective date July 30, 2026<br>Opera adds arbitration and mass-claim procedures—but only to its U.S. eSIM terms<br>New Opera eSIM terms require individual arbitration for U.S. residents, add a class-action waiver, and set batching procedures when more than 25 similar demands are filed by the same counsel. Users may opt out in writing within 30 days of purchase or first use, whichever is sooner.<br>What this does—and does not—cover: This is a service-specific change for Opera eSIM users in the United States. It is not a new arbitration requirement for every Opera product or user.<br>Before-and-after redlineArchived current versionOrganization’s current sourceWatch this document
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Any notable change<br>Arbitration clause added<br>AI-training rights added<br>Data-sale terms added<br>CCPA/California rights change<br>GDPR/EU rights change<br>Liability terms change
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