Discord pushes back global age verification rollout amid criticism, promises transparency

Discord is postponing its controversial age verification policy after users of the popular platform for gamers to communicate online expressed strong objections and privacy concerns.

Discord is delaying its global age verification rollout

Now it will hold off on expansion until it adds more verification options, vendor transparency, and other changes.

Discord delays global rollout of age verification after backlash

The company added that 90% of users won’t need to verify their age and will be able to keep using Discord as usual.

Discord delays its global age verification rollout and cuts ties with Peter Thiel-backed verification vendor after upsetting almost everyone on Earth

Discord promises greater transparency and more verification options.

Discord cuts ties with Peter Thiel-backed verification software after its code was found tied to U.S. surveillance efforts

Discord cut ties with its age-verification partner after exposed code fueled federal-reporting concerns, months after a ...