Twitch is using your streams to train Amazon’s AI, and you’re opted in by default
Amazon is training its AI on your Twitch streams by default, and the only way out is a hidden toggle even the company admits nobody would've chosen willingly.
Twitch has been quietly incorporating streamers' content, including videos, clips, chat messages, and even images, into Amazon's AI training system. The opt-out option is buried deep within the platform's account settings, making it difficult for most users to find. Zach Bussey, a streaming reporter, discovered the toggle on August 12, leading to a quick spread of the information.
Twitch did not announce the change officially. The data collected can be used to train Amazon's AI for various purposes, such as speech-to-text models and improving captions on Twitch. Even if a user opts out, their messages on other streams may still be used. Twitch's management attempted to explain their decision on a livestream, admitting that an opt-in option would likely result in no participation, and they are confident that streamers wouldn't opt out either.
Twitch representatives downplayed the need for an email notification about the change, asserting that creators often overlook their inboxes. To avoid having your content used for Amazon's AI training, users must manually turn off the toggle in their Twitch security settings.
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