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Discord Launches Facial Scanning Age Verification for Safety

4/18/2025

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Discord Implements Age Verification

Discord is rolling out a facial scanning age verification system in the UK and Australia to meet new online safety regulations. This one-time process ensures users can access sensitive content and adjust filter settings, all while prioritizing child safety by not retaining any data after verification.

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New Jersey Challenges Discord

New Jersey is taking a stand against Discord, alleging the app has deceived users regarding its child safety measures. Attorney General Matt Platkin emphasizes that Discord's flawed age-verification system permits children under 13 to join, while its "Safe Direct Messaging" feature fails to filter explicit content, putting young users at risk.

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Discord Implements Age Verification

Discord is rolling out a facial scanning age verification system in the UK and Australia to meet new online safety regulations. This one-time process ensures users can access sensitive content and adjust filter settings, all while prioritizing child safety by not retaining any data after verification.

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