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Class-action lawsuit filed against Twitch over Amazon AI training
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Twitch by content creators, alleging the platform unlawfully used user content to train Amazon's AI models without consent or notification. The lawsuit, filed by Warren Pandiscia, claims Amazon had a significant incentive to acquire data on an unprecedented scale for its AI products. Twitch's Chief Product Officer, Mike Minton, admitted uncertainty about whether Amazon had used VODs for training prior to the introduction of an opt-out setting.
Twitch served with class action lawsuit for training AI using streamers’ content
Twitch is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly using streamers' content to train Amazon's AI models without consent. The suit claims this practice violates California unfair competition law. Twitch recently introduced an opt-out feature for AI training, but it is not retroactive and only applies to the specific channel.
Twitch faces a class action lawsuit over using streamers' content to train Amazon's AI
Twitch and its parent company Amazon are facing a proposed class action lawsuit from streamer Warren Pandiscia, who alleges his content was used to train generative AI models without consent or payment. This follows Twitch's recent announcement of AI training features, which have been met with community backlash due to their opt-out rather than opt-in nature. Separately, an analyst suggests that Epic Games Store's efforts to compete with Steam may be too late, despite ongoing improvements to its storefront and the continued success of Fortnite.
Twitch Chief Product Officer isn't sure if Amazon AI was training on VODs prior to opt-out option
Twitch Chief Product Officer Mike Minton stated that the company is unsure if Amazon AI models were training on Video on Demand content prior to the implementation of an opt-out option. The new policy allows users to opt out of having their past and future content used for AI training. Minton admitted that Twitch did not believe users would voluntarily opt in for AI training, leading to the opt-out approach.
Twitch finally allows users to opt out of Amazon AI training after years of silently farming streams
Twitch has introduced an opt-out feature allowing users to prevent their stream content, including VODs, clips, and chat, from being used to train Amazon's generative AI models. This change comes after widespread user criticism and follows admissions from Amazon's chief product officer, Mike Minton, that user data had been silently used for AI training for years. While users can now opt out, the default setting previously allowed data harvesting, and individual chat opt-outs are only effective if the streamer also opts out.
Twitch Is Now Using Channels To Train Generative AI, And The Company Knows It’s Unpopular
Twitch, owned by Amazon, is now using its channels to train generative AI models by default, requiring users to opt-out. Chief product officer Mike Minton acknowledged the unpopularity of this decision, stating it's opt-out because an opt-in system would see no participation. While users can opt-out of channel content training, other AI features like AutoMod remain mandatory.
Twitch will sacrifice you to its AI overlord whether you like it or not
Twitch is facing criticism for using user data to train Amazon's generative AI models by default, requiring users to manually opt-out. Chief product officer Mike Minton stated that an opt-in system would result in very few users participating. Even with an opt-out, content may still be used if users appear on other streams, raising concerns about data privacy and the use of copyrighted material.
Twitch are scraping streams for AI training by default, and even their own execs don’t know what user data may have been swept up
Twitch has admitted to using streamed content for Amazon's AI training by default, requiring users to manually opt-out. This policy has caused outrage among streamers, with executives like Mike Minton conceding uncertainty about what user data may have been included in the scraping. The move also raises concerns about copyright infringement and potential conflicts with game publishers and voice actors.
Twitch is training AI on livestreams, says it's an opt out feature as "nobody would opt in"
Twitch is implementing a new policy to train generative AI models on its livestreams, which will be an opt-out feature by default. This decision has faced significant backlash from the streaming community, who are demanding an opt-in option. Twitch executives Mike Minton and Mary Kish defended the decision, stating that an opt-in system would result in very few users participating.
Twitch under fire for new gen AI training system that harvests streamer data for Amazon, says it's on by default because 'if it was opt-in, nobody would opt in'
Twitch has drawn criticism for its new generative AI training system, which uses streamer content by default for Amazon's AI models. The company's chief product officer, Mike Minton, admitted that the opt-in system was set to default because "if it was opt-in, nobody would opt in." Streamers and industry figures like Mike Futter have raised concerns about data privacy and the potential implications for game developers whose content might be used without explicit consent.
