Twitch and Amazon Sued Over Alleged Unauthorized AI Training Using Livestreams

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — A lawsuit has been filed against Twitch and Amazon, alleging that the companies used streamers’ videos to train artificial intelligence models without obtaining proper consent or providing compensation.

The suit claims that Twitch, a popular livestreaming platform owned by Amazon, utilized content from its users to develop AI technologies, infringing upon their rights and violating privacy norms.

Plaintiffs in the case argue that they were not informed about the use of their videos for AI training and were not compensated for this use. The lawsuit seeks damages and an injunction to prevent further unauthorized use of content.

Twitch and Amazon have yet to issue an official statement in response to the allegations. The case underscores growing concerns around data privacy and intellectual property rights in the tech industry.

This legal action comes amid increasing scrutiny of how tech companies handle user data and content. The outcome of the lawsuit could set a precedent for future cases involving AI training and user-generated content.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)