Twitch auto-enrolls all streamers in Amazon AI training, adds opt-out after backlash
Twitch confirmed it has been allowing Amazon to train generative AI on streamer content for years, and made the feature opt-out instead of opt-in, drawing wides
tubefilter.com · +14 outlets
Spotify turns Twitch into distribution point for its video podcasts
Spotify is using Twitch as a new distribution channel for its video podcasts, positioning the move as a competitive weapon against YouTube.
tubefilter.com · +2 outlets
Twitch updates add vertical video and dual streaming support
Twitch rolled out new features including vertical video format and the ability to dual-stream to other platforms.
Mashable · +14 outlets
Twitch names former Google exec Christine Cassis as chief marketing officer
Twitch hired Christine Cassis, a former Google executive and Shopify alum, to lead its communications and marketing efforts.
ADWEEK · +1 outlets
Elon Musk says Hasan Piker meant vow to destroy the white race
Elon Musk amplified a controversy around left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who has become a divisive figure in Democratic politics.
International Business Times UK · +4 outlets
Belgian Twitch streamer Michiel Vandeweert who defied 12-year prognosis dies at 28
Viral Belgian Twitch streamer Michiel Vandeweert passed away at age 28 after outliving a terminal prognosis by years.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
HasanAbi calls for permanent Asmongold ban from Twitch and YouTube as streamer feud escalates
The streamer known as HasanAbi publicly called for a permanent ban on fellow top creator Asmongold, intensifying a public feud.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · +3 outlets
StableRonaldo shows $33M Twitch revenue figure on stream
Creator StableRonaldo displayed a revenue figure of $33 million from Twitch during a live broadcast, highlighting the earning potential of top streamers.
tribuna.com
Twitch appoints ExtraEmily as brand ambassador despite multiple bans for driving incidents
Twitch selected streamer ExtraEmily as a brand ambassador, a decision that drew scrutiny due to her history of bans for dangerous driving on stream.
Dexerto
Twitch streamer Nina Lin arrested in NYC
Twitch streamer Nina Lin was arrested in New York City, according to a legal breakdown video.
Mshale · +9 outlets