Twitch, Amazon hit with class action lawsuit over AI training
A Connecticut streamer sues Twitch and Amazon for using his content to train AI models without permission or licensing.Summary
A Connecticut-based Twitch streamer, Warren Pandiscia, has filed a class action lawsuit against Twitch and Amazon, alleging the companies used his streams and videos without permission to train commercial AI models. The lawsuit claims breach of contract, arguing that streamers were used as "free training stock" for Amazon's AI products, resulting in financial harm to creators. Twitch has introduced an opt-out feature for AI training, with Chief Product Officer Mike Minton defending the opt-out model by claiming "nobody would opt in" if it were voluntary. This case reflects growing concerns over tech companies using content without authorization for AI development, with similar lawsuits being filed against other major tech firms including Apple.
(Source：NewsBytes)