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Discord rolls out global age-assurance system with new verification options

In brief

Discord is rolling out a revised age-assurance system in every country except Australia and the UK. It will automatically estimate users’ age groups using multiple account signals and may apply account restrictions. Users who are not automatically confirmed as adults will have several privacy-focused verification options.

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What changed

  1. 22h agoDiscord begins global age checks with new verification options for adults · Dot Esports
  2. 21h agoDiscord rolls out its revised age verification policy · Engadget
  3. 3h agoDiscord will now automatically estimate your age · The Verge
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Chronological coverage

  1. Today
  2. Latest3h ago

    Discord will now automatically estimate your age

    Discord is rolling out a new global age assurance system, seven months after pausing its previous verification measures following backlash from users. Starting today in every country except Australia and the UK, Discord will automatically assign users to an estimated age group based on "multiple account signals," with account restrictions placed on users believed to […]

    The VergeThe Verge•Jess Weatherbed
  3. Yesterday
  4. Follow-up21h ago

    Discord rolls out its revised age verification policy

    It will offer several privacy-focused options for users who aren't automatically confirmed as adults.

    EngadgetEngadget•staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko)
  5. First seen22h ago

    Discord begins global age checks with new verification options for adults

    Discord is still going through with age verification.

    Dot EsportsDot Esports•Elizbar Ramazashvili