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'There's no reason for Discord to comply in advance' with social media age verification laws instead of 'fighting for their users' says EFF expert

Discord's plan to require face scans or ID verification is capitulation to overbearing legislation that's still far from universal.

Following Discord's suit, OpenAI will also predict your age based on your usage to know if it should ID you at the digital door

Following Discord's suit, OpenAI will also predict your age based on your usage to know if it should ID you at the digital door

How much does ChatGPT know about you?

I've tested 3 free Discord alternatives in a desperate attempt not to offer up my personal data just to talk to my favorite weirdos

I've tested 3 free Discord alternatives in a desperate attempt not to offer up my personal data just to talk to my favorite weirdos

Yes, my Mum knows I'm here.

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"It's not coming this weekend": Marathon isn't getting a surprise preview drop just yet, Bungie confirms, but you will see the Destiny 2 studio's new shooter at State of Play

Sony says it was "very confident" in the new shooter

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"Rogue Piece" February 2026 codes unlock free Gems and Cash. Redeem them now to power up faster before these limited-time "Roblox" rewards expire.

Discord Defends Age Verification System, Says Facial Scans Stay On-Device

Discord is doubling down on its controversial new system.

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Someone has already made a free in-browser 3D model to bypass Discord age verification that 'works on any potato computer'

That's one way to get around it.

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Discord clarifies it 'is not requiring everyone to complete a face scan or upload an ID' and will 'confirm your age group using information we already have'

Discord clarifies it 'is not requiring everyone to complete a face scan or upload an ID' and will 'confirm your age group using information we already have'

That can only be good news, I assume?

“The vast majority of people can continue using Discord exactly as they do today”: Discord addresses backlash over controversial age verification

“The vast majority of people can continue using Discord exactly as they do today”: Discord addresses backlash over controversial age verification

Discord has detailed how its new age verification system will work and the likely impact it will have on general users.

Discord tries to ‘share clarity’ on disastrous age verification plans amid mass cancellations, but safe to say it’s not helping — it’s getting thoroughly community noted

Discord tries to ‘share clarity’ on disastrous age verification plans amid mass cancellations, but safe to say it’s not helping — it’s getting thoroughly community noted

Discord has updated its press release regarding its March age verification plans, and it's not sitting well with users.

Discord raises more questions while attempting to quell age verification fury by saying an AI model can look at "patterns of user behavior" to predict how old many folks are anyway

Discord raises more questions while attempting to quell age verification fury by saying an AI model can look at "patterns of user behavior" to predict how old many folks are anyway

Plus, its "dedicated age assurance vendors" weren't involved in last year's third-party data breach

Discord, we all know this isn't really about 'creating a safer community', so I'm done with your app — but I'm not sure where to go next

Discord, we all know this isn't really about 'creating a safer community', so I'm done with your app — but I'm not sure where to go next

Discord, you’re forcing me to leave after 8 happy years — but these alternatives really need to step up their game.

"Discord alternatives" searches jump 10,000% overnight as the gaming platform introduces global age verification — Is a total collapse imminent?

"Discord alternatives" searches jump 10,000% overnight as the gaming platform introduces global age verification — Is a total collapse imminent?

Searches for "Discord alternatives" jumped by 10,000% following the company's announcement of planned global age verification, and Stoat seems to be the top option.

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'This case is about two of the richest corporations who have engineered addiction in children’s brains' — lawsuit against Meta and YouTube could decide the fate of social media

'This case is about two of the richest corporations who have engineered addiction in children’s brains' — lawsuit against Meta and YouTube could decide the fate of social media

As one lawyer labels social media platforms “digital casinos” that create dopamine addiction in children, Meta and YouTube dispute the claim.

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Discord's new age verification rules got you down? Allow me to suggest an alternative: Internet Relay Chat

Launched in 1988, IRC was created by and for computer nerds, and it won't hold your hand but it also doesn't want to see your face.

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Discord is right — the only way to protect kids is to assume everyone is a kid

Discord wants everyone to upload face scans or ID cards to verify their age. Two things can be true: this is the only solution, and I'm never doing it.

How to cancel Discord Nitro in the wake of its deeply concerning age verification policy announcement

Discord plans a 'phased global rollout' of its age verification policy — here's how you can cancel your Nitro subscription in the wake of this announcement.

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Discord will roll out age verification next month. Here’s how it will work

The popular chatroom app will treat all users as teens until proven otherwise amid a global crackdown on young people’s internet use

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Here's what happens if you don't complete Discord age verification

If you don't want to give Discord your details, here's what you'll lose access to when teen-by-default settings hit.

Discord’s new age-lock system rolls out in March and users are pushing back

People are not happy.

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Discord assumes everyone is a teen as global age verification rolls out — Are you OK with handing sensitive data over to a company involved in a huge 2025 leak?

Discord has announced an early-March rollout for its new "Teen-by-Default" stance, which requires all users around the world to prove their age using facial scans or ID checks.

'What a great way to kill your community': Discord users are furious about its new age verification checks — and are now hunting for alternatives

Discord has announced that it's rolling out age verification checks globally from March, and the decision has sparked fury from many privacy-conscious users.

Discord is rolling out facial scanning and ID checks in March for everyone who doesn't want to be locked into a 'teen-appropriate experience'

The new global policy, which will be required for age-gated servers, "sensitive content," and other features, comes just four months after a leak of 70,000 age verification ID photos.

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Discord Rolls Out Mandatory Age Verification in Global “Teen-by-Default” Update

The intention is good, but is it practical?

A 'Goldilocks' Effect for Online Teens? Moderate Social Media Users Fare Better Than Abstainers or Heavy Users

“Both abstinence and excessive use can be problematic,” researchers suggest.

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