At the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference held in Aspen, Colorado, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy expressed concerns about social media's shift towards being 'anti-social', arguing that it fails to provide the authentic human connection that live streaming offers. He noted that platforms like Twitch, which boasts around 35 million daily active users, create digital neighborhoods that emphasize real-time interactions, unlike quick-hit social media channels. Clancy's comments came alongside Grant LaFontaine, CEO of Whatnot, which has rapidly grown to challenge e-commerce giants with $8 billion in sales last year. Both executives highlighted the importance of fostering long-term relationships with users rather than exploiting short-term engagement. While acknowledging the challenges of profitability, Clancy dismissed the idea of Amazon selling Twitch, asserting that the platform's growth is tied to its ownership. He also discussed the potential of AI to support creators without diminishing the human element central to live streaming, stating, 'AI is trying to take humans out of the equation, and live is one of the formats that keeps humans at the center.'