Amazon will use Twitch streamers’ content for AI training unless creators opt out
Twitch is updating how it uses creator content to train Amazon generative AI models, with recordings included by default unless users opt out. The change sparked rapid backlash in Twitch community chats, and Twitch leaders framed it as an added opt-out toggle. Creators can disable it via channel security and privacy settings.
Coverage (4)
- Twitch users can now block Amazon from using their content to train AI (bbc.com)
- Amazon will train on Twitch streamers' content by default, unless they opt out (techcrunch.com)
- Twitch Is Now Using Your Content To Train Amazon AI Models And Has Hidden The Option To Opt Out (kotaku.com)
- Twitch Now Trains Amazon's Generative AI Models on Your Channel by Default (ign.com)