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Twitch faces backlash over Amazon training AI on its users' livestreams

Twitch faces backlash over Amazon training AI on its users' livestreams
BBC Business Thursday 13 August 2026, 02:46 UTC 1 min read
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Twitch's executives said users can opt out of AI training, which has become a common industry practice.

Twitch's executives said users can opt out of AI training, which has become a common industry practice.
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