Discord to Require Age Verification via Face Scan or ID for Full Platform Access
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Summary
Discord is implementing mandatory age verification globally starting next month, requiring users to verify they are adults through video selfies or ID scans to access the full platform experience. By default, all accounts will be set to a 'teen-appropriate' experience unless users complete the verification process. Discord uses an age inference model based on account tenure, device data, activity patterns, and community data (excluding private messages) to determine which users need verification.
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For most adults, age verification won't be required, as Discord's age inference model uses account information such as account tenure, device and activity data, and aggregated, high-level patterns across Discord communities
Discord does not use private messages or any message content in this process
Starting in March, all Discord users will have a 'teen' experience by default unless they complete age verification using a video selfie or ID
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