# 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'

> Source: <https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/twitch-under-fire-for-new-gen-ai-training-system-that-harvests-streamer-data-for-amazon-says-its-on-by-default-because-if-it-was-opt-in-nobody-would-opt-in/>
> Published: 2026-08-12 22:17:08+00:00

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