Twitch is facing criticism after a new setting appeared to allow Amazon to use streamer channel content to train generative AI models. The setting is turned on by default, meaning streamers have to change their privacy settings if they do not want their content used for this type of training. The issue came to light on August 12, 2026, when livestreaming reporter Zach Bussey shared details of the new option. Twitch later responded, saying the platform itself is not training GenAI models on streamer content, while confirming that the setting relates to Amazon’s generative AI training.
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