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The streaming platform Twitch will now use creators’ content to help train generative AI models for its parent company, Amazon. This move has inspired swift and concentrated backlash from the Twitch community, especially because creators are opted in to having their content used for this AI training by default.

There’s now an opt-out toggle for something that should have been opt-in to begin with.

We’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: streamers are the celebrities of the 21st century. While many of them focus primarily on sharing gaming sessions with their audiences, others spend their streams discussing current events and a wide range of topics. Of course, some of them have particularly controversial opinions.

Middle East viewers are financially supporting Twitch creators at rates approaching those in the US, according to the company. This, despite Arabic-language channels attracting comparatively smaller audiences.

Kick CEO Eddie Craven’s claims of viewbotting by StableRonaldo and Lacy have triggered a rare public disclosure of streamer revenues. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over audience authenticity and platform policies.