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February 11, 2026
Discord says ‘vast majority’ of users won’t see its new age verification setup
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TL;DR
- Discord clarifies that most users will not need to use face scans or upload IDs for age verification.
- AI will predict the age of many users based on existing Discord data.
- Users needing access to age-restricted servers or features may still require verification via video selfie or ID.
- Unverified users or those identified as under 18 will experience a 'teen-appropriate' version of Discord with restrictions.
- Platforms like Instagram, YouTube, OpenAI, and Anthropic also use AI for age estimation.
- Previous user frustration and privacy concerns arose from the initial announcement, partly due to a past data breach involving a third-party vendor.
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