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Discord roll out global age verification system, including an "age inference" model that runs in the background 2026/02/09 00:00

• URL: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/discord-roll-out-global-age-verification-system-including-an-age-inference-model-that-runs-in-the-background
• Posted: 2026/02/09 (date: 2026/02/09)
• Topics: F/software/Discord age verification data security online privacy
• Summary: «Here’s how the platform will work, going forward: “Discord users can choose to use facial age estimation or submit a form of identification to its vendor partners, with more options coming in the future. Additionally, Discord will implement its age inference model, a new system that runs in the background to help determine whether an account belongs to an adult, without always requiring users to verify their age. Some users may be asked to use multiple methods if more information is needed to assign an age group.” [..] Discord promise that they won’t be infringing on anybody’s privacy, while running any of these systems. In particular, they’re keen to reassure you that other users won’t be able to learn your age, by hacking the workings.»

• source: Rock Paper Shotgun
• author: Edwin Evans-Thirlwell (profile)