🔒Discord Rolls Out Age Verification System for 90% of Users
Most Discord users won't notice, but the system's got teeth
TL;DR
Discord is rolling out a new age verification system using machine learning to estimate user ages. Over 90% of users won't need to verify, but teens will face restrictions. The system uses Discord Entity-Relationship Embeddings (DERE) as the most weighted factor.
Discord is deploying a new age verification system using machine learning to estimate whether accounts belong to adults or minors. Over 90% of users won't need to verify their age, but those in the middle ground or with low activity may still be prompted. The system uses factors like account metadata, engagement metrics, and social-graph embeddings, with Discord Entity-Relationship Embeddings (DERE) being the most heavily weighted. Teen accounts will face restrictions, including limited messaging and friend requests, and access to age-restricted servers and channels will be blocked. The system is rolling out this week, with users able to verify their age through credit card checks or by linking accounts from Google Wallet, Google Play, or Apple's App Store.
Key Points
Discord's new age verification system uses machine learning to estimate user ages based on account metadata and engagement metrics.
Over 90% of Discord users won't need to verify their age, but those with low activity may still be prompted.
Discord Entity-Relationship Embeddings (DERE) is the most heavily weighted factor in the age estimation model.
Teen accounts will face restrictions, including limited messaging and friend requests, and blocked access to age-restricted servers.
Users can verify their age through credit card checks or by linking accounts from Google Wallet, Google Play, or Apple's App Store.
Why It Matters
If you're a Discord user, especially a teen, this affects you directly. Over 90% won't notice, but those with low activity or in the middle ground may face verification prompts. Teen accounts will see restrictions on messaging, friend requests, and access to age-restricted content. The system uses machine learning and Discord Entity-Relationship Embeddings (DERE) to estimate user ages.
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