Discord Tests ID, Facial Scans for Age Verification

Discord Tests ID, Facial Scans for Age Verification

It's a one-time process that doesn't store your data, Discord says. It comes as the service faces a lawsuit from the state of New Jersey over the platform’s alleged failure to protect children.

Did Discord Change Its Age Verification Policies Because of Roblox?

Roblox has been going through some serious controversies recently, and it seems as though Discord has improved some things due to it.

Discord’s Facial Scanning Sparks Privacy Uproar: A Step Toward Safety or a Step Too Far? - theGeek.games

Discord is testing facial recognition and ID verification, claiming it’s a child protection effort aligned with U.S. and Australian policies—but privacy advocates are sounding the alarm over biometric data collection.   Since its debut in 2015, Discord has been the go-to communication tool for gamers and communities alike, offering everything from voice chats to livestreams and interviews. But even with its widespread popularity, the app hasn’t …

Discord Testing New Age Verification With Photo or ID Scans

Once the home of chaotic gaming voice chats and spontaneous memes, Discord is now testing stricter content access policies. As the platform grows beyond gaming, moderation tools have gotten more serious. In a bid to protect users under the age of 13, Discord is rolling out face or ID scan age verification. This system will be used to change content filters or view sensitive media. According to Discord’s official FAQ, this one-time age verificati…

Eugh: Discord is scanning some users' faces and IDs to 'experiment' with age verification features

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Discord Tests Facial Scans For Age Verification Raising Privacy Concerns

Discord users in the United Kingdom and Australia may soon have to navigate through a new age verification process. The company is currently listing the new process as an “experimental” feature, and for now, it's only available in those countries. It’s a response to governments in the UK and Australia passing laws meant to restrict under aged