Twitch Users Can Block Amazon From Using Content for AI Training
Published on · Source: bbc.co.uk
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Summarized by AI from the source belowTwitch has announced that users can opt out of Amazon's default setting to use their content for training generative AI models. The change comes amid backlash from users regarding data collection practices since Amazon's acquisition of Twitch in 2014. Twitch's chief product officer, Mike Minton, stated that many users might not opt in if given the choice, reflecting industry standards. This matters for regular investors as it highlights the challenges tech companies face in balancing user consent with data utilization in AI development.
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