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Discord's New Age Gates: Teens Default to Safe Mode
9 Feb
Summary
- Discord is implementing global age verification starting next month.
- Users will default to a teen-appropriate experience unless verified.
- Facial estimation or ID submission is required for verification.
Starting in early March, Discord will roll out mandatory global age verification. All users will initially experience a teen-appropriate default setting. Access to features like unblurring sensitive content, modifying message routing, or speaking on stage will require verified adult status.
Users can verify their age through facial age estimation using video selfies or by submitting identification to Discord's vendor partners. Discord emphasizes that video selfies remain on the user's device and submitted IDs are promptly deleted after confirmation. This initiative builds upon previous age check implementations in the UK and Australia.
The platform's decision aligns with a growing international focus on child safety among online services. Similar measures have been adopted by platforms such as Roblox and YouTube, highlighting a collective effort to provide age-appropriate online environments. Discord plans to introduce additional verification options in the future.
