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AI Training Restriction

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What it is

The agreement prohibits users and any third parties acting on their behalf from using AI-generated content produced by Amazon Services to train, develop, or improve large language models, multimodal models, machine learning models, or related technology.

This analysis describes what Amazon's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision asserts a contractual restriction on a specific downstream use of AI-generated outputs from Amazon Services, covering both direct and indirect use for AI model development. The scope of the restriction, including the phrase 'related technology,' creates uncertainty about the range of AI development activities it encompasses.

If You Do Nothing

Continued use of Amazon AI-generated content for model training would constitute a violation of the Conditions of Use as stated, which may result in account termination under Amazon's sole discretion termination rights

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You will not, and will not allow any third party to, use AI-generated content from the Amazon Services to, directly or indirectly, develop or improve large language or multimodal models, machine learning models or related technology.

Excerpt from Amazon's Conditions of Use

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The legal enforceability of contractual restrictions on the use of AI-generated outputs for model training is an unsettled area under US copyright and contract law, as AI-generated content may not be protected by …

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over unfair or deceptive practices and has ongoing interest in AI governance, including the use of consumer data and platform outputs in AI model development
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Applicable regulations

DMCA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Amazon Conditions of Use
Entity
Amazon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
Aug. 11, 2026
Last verified
Aug. 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00026002
Document ID
CA-D-00026
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a302f02f15f86104a7a09c6a9fdb05c1917313b4f9ca7059801dddd2881b67ac
Analysis generated
August 11, 2026 01:57 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Amazon
Document: Amazon Conditions of Use
Record ID: CA-P-00026002
Captured: 2026-08-11 01:57:13 UTC
SHA-256: a302f02f15f86104…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/amazon/amazon-conditions-of-use/ai-training-restriction/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Amazon's AI Training Restriction clause do?

This provision asserts a contractual restriction on a specific downstream use of AI-generated outputs from Amazon Services, covering both direct and indirect use for AI model development. The scope of the restriction, including the phrase 'related technology,' creates uncertainty about the range of AI development activities it encompasses.

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