Twitch Adds Opt-Out Setting for Amazon AI Training

Twitch has added an opt-out setting for creators to prevent Amazon from using their content to train generative AI models. This change comes after public backlash, with the company allowing Amazon to use channel content by default. The 'Training for Generative AI' setting is automatically enabled on all creator accounts and allows Amazon to use livestreams, video-on-demand uploads, clips, chat messages, images, and text from channels.

Creators who don't want their work used for AI training must toggle off the setting that reads 'Allow your channel content to train generative AI content models at Amazon' on the settings page. However, this doesn't fully prevent Twitch and Amazon from using AI on users' content, as they can still use it for features like recommendations, moderation, and safety tools.

It's unclear which Amazon models use Twitch data or how much user data has been leveraged. Additionally, it doesn't appear that creators whose work is used for AI training will receive any compensation for their assistance. This move has sparked concerns among users about the potential misuse of their content.