"Communications platform Discord will introduce age-verification tools worldwide next month, in an effort to better protect the millions of teenagers who use the app. Users will be required to verify their age through either a facial scan or by uploading a form of identification. Once verified, they will be able to access age-restricted channels and servers and view sensitive content."
"Discord already operates limited age-verification systems in Australia and the United Kingdom, which are expected to be expanded as part of the global rollout. The company said in its announcement that it will not store verification videos or ID photos on its own servers or those of its verification partner. It will rely on AI to estimate a user's age based on facial features."
Discord will require users worldwide to verify their age via a facial scan or uploaded ID. Verified users will be allowed into age-restricted channels, servers, and to view sensitive content. Existing limited systems in Australia and the United Kingdom will be expanded as part of the global rollout. Verification videos and ID photos will not be stored on Discord's or its partner's servers; AI will be used to estimate age from facial features. The platform has more than 200 million monthly users, hosts diverse servers including some explicit content, and uses community-level moderation with teen-by-default protections for safety.
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