Twitch allows creators to opt out of Amazon AI training
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-08-25
Twitch has updated its settings to allow streamers to opt out of having their content used to train Amazon's generative AI models. This change comes after years of Amazon reportedly using Twitch content—including streams, VODs, and chats—without explicit user transparency.
Key Facts:
- How to opt out: Users can toggle off "Generative AI Training" in the Security & Privacy settings on the web or mobile app.
- Scope: Disabling this only stops use for training "generative AI content models." It does not prevent Twitch/Amazon from using data for platform features like sponsorship assistance, recommendations, or AutoMod.
- Concerns: The launch has raised questions about how Amazon has historically used user data, as the exact start date of this practice remains unclear.
Related event: Twitch Admits It Trains Amazon AI on User Content by Default, Adds Opt-Out(2 posts)→
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