🔒Discord Rolls Out Age Verification for 90%+ Users
Most Discord users won't need to verify their age
TL;DR
Discord launches age verification measures for all users, using existing data to determine age groups. Most users won't need to verify, but teens will face new restrictions.
Discord is rolling out age verification measures to all users starting Wednesday, using existing account data to determine whether a user is an adult, teen, or unconfirmed. The company uses machine learning models trained on reliable data from regions requiring age assurance technology. Most users (90%+) won't need to verify their age, but teens will face restrictions like blocked access to age-restricted servers and channels. The measures aim to comply with local laws and enhance user safety.
Key Points
Discord uses existing account data to detect age signals, including account tenure and usage patterns.
The machine learning model predicts whether an account likely belongs to an adult or teen based on reliable data.
Users can appeal age verification without biometric or ID scans, using credit card or app store data.
More than 90% of Discord users won't need to verify their age, with no changes for confirmed adults.
Teen accounts will be restricted from accessing age-restricted servers and channels starting Wednesday.
Why It Matters
Discord's age verification measures impact over 90% of users, with most unaffected. Teens face new restrictions to comply with local laws, affecting access to age-restricted content. The measures enhance user safety without requiring extensive data collection.
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