Online streamers sue Twitch, Amazon over generative AI training
Streamers are fighting back against AI training on their content.
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Streamers on Twitch are taking legal action against the platform and its parent company, Amazon, over the use of their content to train generative AI models. The lawsuit follows warnings from watchdog groups and privacy regulators.
The Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, a Dutch privacy watchdog, advised Twitch users to opt out of sharing their data with Amazon's AI initiatives. The Cybernews article also warned Twitch users about Amazon's AI data plans.
Lifehacker noted that social media platforms are increasingly training AI models on user-generated content, but users can sometimes opt out. The lawsuit is the latest development in the ongoing debate over data privacy and AI training.
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Watchdog warns Twitch users over Amazon’s AI data plansCybernews · 66d ago
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AP advises Twitch users: opt out from sharing data with Amazon AIAutoriteit Persoonsgegevens · 66d ago
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Online streamers sue Twitch, Amazon over generative AI trainingCourthouse News · 66d ago
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Who is suing Twitch and Amazon?
Online streamers on the Twitch platform.
What is the basis for the lawsuit?
The use of streamers' content to train generative AI models.
What actions have privacy regulators taken?
The Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens advised Twitch users to opt out of sharing their data with Amazon's AI initiatives.
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