Twitch Users Can Now Opt Out of AI Training Using Channel Content
Twitch has updated its policies, allowing users to opt out of Amazon's use of their channel content for AI model training. The change comes more than two years after AI training use was confirmed.
Streaming platform Twitch is now allowing users to prevent their channel content from being used to train Amazon's artificial intelligence models. This update enables creators to opt out, ensuring their streams, VODs, clips, and chat content are not utilized for the development of Amazon's generative AI systems.
The change, announced recently, addresses concerns that arose over two years ago when a company executive confirmed that Amazon was indeed using Twitch content for AI training purposes. Under the new policy, users must actively select the opt-out option if they wish to exclude their data from future model development.
To exercise this option, users need to visit the security settings page on Twitch, located at www.twitch.tv/settings/security, and adjust their preferences. The introduction of this opt-out feature follows discussions regarding user privacy and the broad collection of data on the platform.
This move reflects a growing industry trend where platforms are giving users more control over how their data is used for AI development. It highlights the ongoing debate between technological advancement and the protection of individual privacy online.