Twitch ditches Safety Advisory Council, relaunches with vetted 'ambassadors'

Reports indicate Twitch has shuttered its nine-member Safety Advisory Council and plans to shift to an ambassador-led model, framed as a “refresh” amid ongoing cost-cutting and layoffs. Unclear details include whether ambassadors have online safety expertise, how they’ll be selected or compensated, and the overall impact on moderation—drawing comparisons to Twitter/X’s dismantled Trust and Safety Council and its moderation challenges.