Twitch Rolls Back Policy Allowing Fictional Nudity Due to AI Content Concerns
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Twitch updated its policy to allow some sexual content like fictional nudity, but then rolled back that decision citing AI concerns about distinguishing between real and fictional depictions.
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The initial policy change faced community backlash as new artistic content was allowed that made some users uncomfortable.
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Twitch admitted the policy change went too far and they share concerns about using AI to generate realistic fake nude images.
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The rollback bans all depictions of nudity, even non-pornographic artistic drawings, due to challenges screening AI-generated fake nude images.
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Twitch apologized for the confusion caused by announcing a policy change and then reversing course within days.