Discord rolls out experimental face scan age verification process

April 17, 2025, 9:20 am

In response to evolving legal requirements around digital age verification, Discord has initiated an experimental program that uses facial scans and ID verification. The trial, currently underway in regions like the United Kingdom and Australia, aims to ensure that users meet age restrictions before accessing sensitive content. This move reflects a broader industry effort to enhance safety and compliance on online platforms, while also addressing privacy concerns and adapting to localized regulatory pressures.

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theverge.com / Discord is verifying some users’ age with ID and facial scans

Discord is preventing some users from accessing sensitive content unless they allow the platform to verify their age by scanning their face or ID. The new age verification process is described as an “experiment” by Discord, and is being trialed in the United Kingdom and Australia in response to...

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