Discord rolls out automatic age estimation system globally

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 15:38

Discord is introducing automatic age estimation for users based on account signals, except in Australia and the UK.

Discord is deploying a new global age assurance system that automatically assigns users to estimated age groups using various account signals. The company says 90 per cent of users will not need to verify their age. The rollout follows the pause of previous verification measures after user backlash.

How it is being reported

• Discord will now automatically estimate your ageThe Verge · 23 Sept, 15:27
• Discord’s age verification era is upon us, despite community backlashTechCrunch · 23 Sept, 04:31

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