Twitch streamers can now opt out of AI training programs
Twitch 實況主現在可以選擇退出 AI 訓練計畫
更新於: 2026年8月13日 上午12:45
On August 12, 2026, Twitch introduced a new privacy setting that allows streamers to stop their content from being used to train Amazon’s generative AI models.
2026年8月12日，Twitch引入了一項新的隱私設置，允許實況主阻止他們的內容被用於訓練亞馬遜的生成式人工智慧模型。
To opt out, users must navigate to their account Settings and find the 'Training for Generative AI' toggle under the Security and Privacy tab.
若要退出，用戶必須前往帳戶設置，並在「安全與隱私」標籤下找到「生成式AI訓練」的切換開關。
This change covers livestreams, videos, and chat messages, sparking significant backlash from the community.
此項更改涵蓋了實況直播、影片以及聊天訊息，在社群中引發了巨大的反彈。
Twitch argues that AI training is vital for modern platform development, with Chief Product Officer Mike Minton stating that if the system were 'opt-in,' participation would be too low.
Twitch認為，AI訓練對於現代平台的發展至關重要，其產品長Mike Minton表示，如果系統採取「選擇加入」(opt-in)制，參與度將會過低。
This controversy highlights the growing friction between creators concerned about data ownership and platforms aiming to advance generative AI capabilities through user-generated content.
這場爭議凸顯了關注數據所有權的創作者與旨在透過用戶生成內容推動生成式AI能力的平台之間，日益增長的摩擦與矛盾。
