Twitch has introduced a new privacy setting that allows Amazon to use creator content from the streaming platform to train generative AI models. The controversial part is that the option is enabled by default, meaning Twitch users who do not want their channel content used for AI training will need to manually opt out.
In brief
- Twitch has added a new generative AI training setting that is enabled by default.
- Amazon can use streams, VODs, clips, chat messages, images, and channel text for generative AI training.
- Creators can disable the option through Twitch’s Security and Privacy settings.
- Opting out only affects future generative AI model training and does not disable other AI-powered Twitch features.
The new option appears under Twitch’s Security and Privacy settings as “Training for Generative AI.” When enabled, it allows channel content to be used to train Amazon generative AI models capable of generating or synthesizing text, audio, images, or video.
So, users are automatically opted into the system unless they manually disable it. The move has already sparked criticism from streamers, particularly over Twitch choosing an opt-out system rather than asking creators to opt in first.
What Twitch Content Can Be Used for AI Training?
The setting covers considerably more than livestream footage. According to reports, Amazon’s future AI training can include streams, VODs, clips, stream chats, pictures, and text published on a creator’s channel.
There is also an important detail for viewers. If you write messages in another streamer’s chat, that creator’s AI training preference determines whether those messages can be used for training.
How to Turn Off Twitch Generative AI Training
Users who want to opt out can head to Settings, open Security and Privacy, scroll down to Training for Generative AI, and disable the option allowing channel content to train Amazon’s generative AI models. The setting is available through Twitch’s Security and Privacy page.
Disabling it prevents channel content from being included in future generative AI training. However, Twitch says this does not stop the company from using content for other AI-supported features covered by its Privacy Notice, including recommendations, moderation tools such as AutoMod, and features designed to support streamer growth and monetization.
