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Roblox, Discord scrutinized by states over child safety issues

Florida and New Jersey officials are investigating Roblox and Discord for child safety issues.

fromwww.bbc.com

fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk

Privacy technologies

Discord's face scanning age checks 'start of a bigger shift'

Discord is implementing facial recognition for age verification due to new UK online safety laws.

1 week ago

UK news

Hackney man linked to crime group that blackmailed young girls

Richard Ehiemere, linked to the harmful online CVLT group, was arrested for his involvement in sharing indecent images and stolen personal data.

Video games

fromThe Mercury News

Roblox, Discord scrutinized by states over child safety issues

Florida and New Jersey officials are investigating Roblox and Discord for child safety issues.

fromwww.bbc.com

fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk

Privacy technologies

Discord's face scanning age checks 'start of a bigger shift'

Discord is implementing facial recognition for age verification due to new UK online safety laws.

1 week ago

UK news

Hackney man linked to crime group that blackmailed young girls

Richard Ehiemere, linked to the harmful online CVLT group, was arrested for his involvement in sharing indecent images and stolen personal data.

Discord's Jason Citron Steps Down as CEO of the Social Chat App

Jason Citron stepped down as CEO of Discord, bringing in Humam Sakhnini as new leader ahead of a potential public offering.

Startup companies

Discord's CEO says he's stepping down, and these 3 major video game titles are at the top of his to-play list

Jason Citron is stepping down as CEO of Discord to focus on family and personal gaming projects.

Startup companies

fromwww.nytimes.com

Discord's Jason Citron Steps Down as CEO of the Social Chat App

Jason Citron stepped down as CEO of Discord, bringing in Humam Sakhnini as new leader ahead of a potential public offering.

Startup companies

Discord's CEO says he's stepping down, and these 3 major video game titles are at the top of his to-play list

Jason Citron is stepping down as CEO of Discord to focus on family and personal gaming projects.

Startup companies

Discord co-founder and CEO Jason Citron is stepping down

Discord's CEO Jason Citron steps down, replaced by Humam Sakhnini, reflecting a strategic shift as the company prepares for its next chapter.

Online Community Development

Discord's CEO and co-founder is stepping down

Discord's CEO and co-founder Jason Citron is stepping down, with Humam Sakhnini appointed as the new leader.

Startup companies

Discord co-founder and CEO Jason Citron is stepping down

Discord's CEO Jason Citron steps down, replaced by Humam Sakhnini, reflecting a strategic shift as the company prepares for its next chapter.

Online Community Development

Discord's CEO and co-founder is stepping down

Discord's CEO and co-founder Jason Citron is stepping down, with Humam Sakhnini appointed as the new leader.

more#leadership-change

New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children

Discord is being sued by New Jersey for deceptive practices that endanger younger users.

Startup companies

Discord appoints former Activision Blizzard exec Humam Sakhnini as CEO | TechCrunch

Discord has appointed Humam Sakhnini as CEO, refocusing on gaming as it eyes an IPO.

fromFast Company

NYC parents

New Jersey is suing Discord for allegedly violating child safety laws

New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Discord for failing to protect children from predators on its platform.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Fed up with Twitter, Americans are fleeing to group chats

The Discord server became essential for friends to connect and discuss complex issues during the pandemic and political events.

fromABC7 San Francisco

8 months ago

San Francisco

Dublin homicide stemmed from conversation between suspect and victim on Discord, police say

The shooting outside an apartment in Dublin was linked to online interactions on Discord between the victim and the suspect.

fromPolygon

Video games

How to ignore people on Discord

Discord's new ignore button allows users to block messages from others without their knowledge, enhancing user control.

The ignore feature hides messages and notifications, while still keeping the ignored user on your friend list.

Privacy technologies

fromWIRED

New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children

Discord is being sued by New Jersey for deceptive practices that endanger younger users.

Startup companies

Discord appoints former Activision Blizzard exec Humam Sakhnini as CEO | TechCrunch

Discord has appointed Humam Sakhnini as CEO, refocusing on gaming as it eyes an IPO.

fromFast Company

NYC parents

New Jersey is suing Discord for allegedly violating child safety laws

New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Discord for failing to protect children from predators on its platform.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Fed up with Twitter, Americans are fleeing to group chats

The Discord server became essential for friends to connect and discuss complex issues during the pandemic and political events.

fromABC7 San Francisco

8 months ago

San Francisco

Dublin homicide stemmed from conversation between suspect and victim on Discord, police say

The shooting outside an apartment in Dublin was linked to online interactions on Discord between the victim and the suspect.

fromPolygon

Video games

How to ignore people on Discord

Discord's new ignore button allows users to block messages from others without their knowledge, enhancing user control.

The ignore feature hides messages and notifications, while still keeping the ignored user on your friend list.

more#social-media

#nintendo

Privacy professionals

Nintendo is going after the person behind last year's massive Pokemon leak

Nintendo is pursuing legal action against the leaker behind the massive PokÃ©mon data breach identified as 'GameFreakOUT'.

Video games

Nintendo Is Trying To Subpoena Discord Over Massive Pokemon Leak

Nintendo is seeking the identity of the Pokemon leaker through a subpoena to protect its interests.

Privacy professionals

Nintendo is going after the person behind last year's massive Pokemon leak

Nintendo is pursuing legal action against the leaker behind the massive PokÃ©mon data breach identified as 'GameFreakOUT'.

Video games

Nintendo Is Trying To Subpoena Discord Over Massive Pokemon Leak

Nintendo is seeking the identity of the Pokemon leaker through a subpoena to protect its interests.

Discord App Exposes Children to Abuse and Graphic Content, Lawsuit Says

New Jersey sued Discord for exposing children to violence and exploitation due to poor safety measures.

NYC parents

Discord gets sued for allegedly violating child safety laws

New Jersey sues Discord for unsafe practices risking children's safety.

SF parents

fromSacramento Bee

Kidnapped 10-year-old found 250 miles from home with man from Roblox, CA cops say

Child safety is at risk due to online communication platforms like Roblox and Discord, as illustrated by this kidnapping case.

fromwww.dw.com

Miscellaneous

Turkey blocks Discord messaging platform DW 10/09/2024

Turkey bans Discord to combat child abuse and unsafe content, highlighting the challenge of monitoring such platforms.

NYC parents

fromwww.nytimes.com

Discord App Exposes Children to Abuse and Graphic Content, Lawsuit Says

New Jersey sued Discord for exposing children to violence and exploitation due to poor safety measures.

NYC parents

Discord gets sued for allegedly violating child safety laws

New Jersey sues Discord for unsafe practices risking children's safety.

SF parents

fromSacramento Bee

Kidnapped 10-year-old found 250 miles from home with man from Roblox, CA cops say

Child safety is at risk due to online communication platforms like Roblox and Discord, as illustrated by this kidnapping case.

fromwww.dw.com

Miscellaneous

Turkey blocks Discord messaging platform DW 10/09/2024

Turkey bans Discord to combat child abuse and unsafe content, highlighting the challenge of monitoring such platforms.

more#child-safety

SF parents

fromLos Angeles Times

Girl was kidnapped by man who messaged her on Roblox, officials say. 10-year-old found safe

A 10-year-old from Southern California was rescued after being kidnapped by someone she met online through Roblox and Discord.

#privacy

EU data protection

Discord's New Age Verification Requires ID Or Face Scans For Some Users

Discord is testing an age-verification policy to restrict access to harmful material based on user age.

Privacy professionals

Discord is rolling out end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls

Discord is implementing end-to-end encryption for audio and video calls to enhance user privacy without compromising call quality.

EU data protection

Discord's New Age Verification Requires ID Or Face Scans For Some Users

Discord is testing an age-verification policy to restrict access to harmful material based on user age.

Privacy professionals

Discord is rolling out end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls

Discord is implementing end-to-end encryption for audio and video calls to enhance user privacy without compromising call quality.

more#privacy

fromClickUp

Remote teams

Discord Pricing: Plans, Features, and Alternatives | ClickUp

Discord offers diverse pricing plans catering to gamers, creators, and professionals, enhancing community engagement.

Mobile UX

Discord's refreshed UI includes a new overlay and full dark mode

Discord's desktop app now features a full dark mode and enhanced UI updates for improved user experience.

Discord is discussing an IPO | TechCrunch

Discord is exploring an IPO amidst significant market interest.

The app, valued at $14.7 billion, has turned down a Microsoft offer in the past.

Popularity spans gaming, crypto, and emerging AI sectors.

fromDigital Trends

Video games

Ads on Discord are imminent, but may not be as bad as rivals

Discord is introducing ads on mobile through Video Quests, allowing users to earn rewards by watching ads.

fromBGR

Marketing tech

Discord is bringing ads to mobile, but it's not all bad news

Discord is introducing Video Quests on mobile, allowing users to watch ads for rewards beginning June 2025.

fromArs Technica

Marketing tech

Discord heightens ad focus by introducing video ads to mobile apps in June

Discord will introduce video ads on its mobile app starting June 2024, shifting from its previous ad-free stance.

fromKotaku

Video games

You Can Use Discord On Your PS5 For Cross-Platform Chatter

Discord integration on PS5 enhances cross-platform voice chat capabilities.

Cryptocurrency

Discord's redesigned PC app has multiple dark modes, a new overlay and more

Discord has redesigned its desktop app to include more customization options and improved usability features.

NYC startup

Discord is discussing an IPO | TechCrunch

Discord is exploring an IPO amidst significant market interest.

The app, valued at $14.7 billion, has turned down a Microsoft offer in the past.

Popularity spans gaming, crypto, and emerging AI sectors.

fromDigital Trends

Video games

Ads on Discord are imminent, but may not be as bad as rivals

Discord is introducing ads on mobile through Video Quests, allowing users to earn rewards by watching ads.

fromBGR

Marketing tech

Discord is bringing ads to mobile, but it's not all bad news

Discord is introducing Video Quests on mobile, allowing users to watch ads for rewards beginning June 2025.

fromArs Technica

Marketing tech

Discord heightens ad focus by introducing video ads to mobile apps in June

Discord will introduce video ads on its mobile app starting June 2024, shifting from its previous ad-free stance.

fromKotaku

Video games

You Can Use Discord On Your PS5 For Cross-Platform Chatter

Discord integration on PS5 enhances cross-platform voice chat capabilities.

Cryptocurrency

Discord's redesigned PC app has multiple dark modes, a new overlay and more

Discord has redesigned its desktop app to include more customization options and improved usability features.

more#gaming

Cryptocurrency

Discord made its streaming overlay a lot more user-friendly | TechCrunch

Discord has completely rebuilt its Overlay feature for improved user experience during game streaming.

Video games

The Discord app is getting video ads in June

Discord is launching mobile Quest ads in June 2025 to reward users for engaging with video content.

#game-development

Video games

Discord is plugging directly into games

Discord introduces a Social SDK for game developers to integrate its social features directly into games.

Online Community Development

Discord launches SDK to help developers enhance social experiences in their games | TechCrunch

Discord launched a Social SDK for developers to enhance social and multiplayer experiences in games, improving connectivity for players.

The toolkit supports deep integration with social features, even for players without Discord accounts.

fromDeveloper Tech News

Gadgets

Discord releases free Social SDK for game developers at GDC

Discord's new Social SDK integrates social features into games, promoting enhanced multiplayer experiences.

Video games

Discord is plugging directly into games

Discord introduces a Social SDK for game developers to integrate its social features directly into games.

Online Community Development

Discord launches SDK to help developers enhance social experiences in their games | TechCrunch

Discord launched a Social SDK for developers to enhance social and multiplayer experiences in games, improving connectivity for players.

The toolkit supports deep integration with social features, even for players without Discord accounts.

fromDeveloper Tech News

fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk

Gadgets

Discord releases free Social SDK for game developers at GDC

Discord's new Social SDK integrates social features into games, promoting enhanced multiplayer experiences.

more#game-development

UK news

Hackney man downloaded child sex abuse images and shared to online criminal group

Richard Ehiemere was convicted for facilitating a misogynistic online network that exploited vulnerable individuals, particularly girls, through extreme coercion.

DevOps

fromZDNET

Opera's sidebar upgrade makes it easier to access your favorite apps - here's how

Opera enriches user experience with new sidebar integrations for Bluesky, Discord, and Slack.

fromVG247

Video games

Is your life missing an endless stream of GTA 6 waffle? Rockstar's set up an official Discord that already has an entire channel for wondering "Will GTA 6 introduce Sex 2"

The newly launched official Discord server for GTA 6 is a hub of speculation and excitement for fans.

fromCGMagazine

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Discord's Impact on Communication: Revolutionizing How We Connect

Discord redefines online communication by creating organized, engaging environments for various communities, enhancing remote work and study interactions.

It serves as a multifunctional platform for gamers, students, and remote teams, facilitating better organized and enjoyable group interactions.

fromThe New Yorker

4 months ago

Fashion & style

The Joseph Pulitzer of the Young Thug Trial

A die-hard Young Thug fan navigated and analyzed the rapper's complex legal trial via Discord, showcasing grassroots engagement with the legal system.

Discord says piracy subpoena would violate users' First Amendment rights

Discord is defending user anonymity and First Amendment rights in a legal dispute over complying with a subpoena related to copyright infringement.

Miscellaneous

Discord says piracy subpoena would violate users' First Amendment rights

Discord defends user anonymity against Nexon's piracy claims, citing First Amendment rights amid a DMCA subpoena dispute.

Miscellaneous

Discord says piracy subpoena would violate users' First Amendment rights

Discord is defending user anonymity and First Amendment rights in a legal dispute over complying with a subpoena related to copyright infringement.

Miscellaneous

Discord says piracy subpoena would violate users' First Amendment rights

Discord defends user anonymity against Nexon's piracy claims, citing First Amendment rights amid a DMCA subpoena dispute.

more#nexon

Video games

New Destiny 2 Discord Quest Gets You A Free Shader

Bungie and Discord offer players a free in-game shader for playing Destiny 2, bridging social and gaming experiences.

Privacy professionals

fromwww.theguardian.com

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Meet the scrappy tech company taking on Slack

Disney's departure from Slack highlights the growing concern over single points of failure in tech platforms.

Matrix provides a decentralized and secure alternative to centralized communication tools.

#end-to-end-encryption

Privacy professionals

Strong End-to-End Encryption Comes to Discord Calls

Discord's new end-to-end encryption for voice and video chats enhances user security compared to other platforms.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Startup companies

Discord launches end-to-end encrypted voice and video chats | TechCrunch

Discord is implementing end-to-end encryption for audio and video calls, enhancing user privacy.

Privacy professionals

Strong End-to-End Encryption Comes to Discord Calls

Discord's new end-to-end encryption for voice and video chats enhances user security compared to other platforms.