Twitch has implemented a new setting that allows streamers to opt out of having their channel content used for training generative AI models across Amazon. The company announced the change via its support account on X on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
While the addition provides a mechanism for creators to control how their broadcasts are utilized, it has drawn immediate criticism from the community. Many users have expressed frustration that the feature is enabled by default, arguing that the company should have required an opt-in process instead.
What This Means for Streamers
If you stream on the platform, your content is currently being used to train Amazon’s AI models unless you manually change your preferences. The new setting is designed specifically to address concerns regarding the use of creator content in AI development.
There has been no indication from the company that the default status of this setting will change. To stop the inclusion of your channel in these training sets, you must visit your account settings and locate the opt-out option provided by the platform.