Streamers sue Twitch and Amazon Over AI Training of Their Content
Connecticut Twitch streamer Warren Pandiscia leads a proposed class action accusing Twitch and its parent Amazon of scraping millions of streams to train Amazon’s generative AI without permission, despite Twitch’s opt-out option. Plaintiffs allege breach of implied/express contracts and unfair competition and seek injunctive relief, damages and disgorgement. The suit, filed in the Northern District of California, follows Twitch’s update of its terms to allow AI training with an opt-out by channel, noting that content from opted-out users can still be used if they engage on opted-in channels. No immediate comment from the parties.
