Discord Implements Global Teen Safety Features with Default Restrictions for Users Under 18
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Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Discord is rolling out enhanced teen safety features globally, including default settings for users under 18 that restrict direct messages from non-friends, filter explicit content, and require parental consent for certain features. The company is delaying the global rollout of age assurance until the second half of 2026 to expand verification options and increase transparency. These changes aim to create a safer experience for teen users while maintaining functionality for over 90% of existing users.
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Our commitment to teen safety remains unchanged. Age assurance is designed to apply the right protections to the right people
Over 90% of users will continue using Discord exactly as they do today, with their experience unchanged
Discord is announcing enhanced teen safety features rolling out globally that reinforce its long-standing commitment to creating a safer and more inclusive experience for users over the age of 13
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