Discord is implementing a controversial global age verification system for adult content, starting next month. This policy, dubbed 'teen-by-default', will require all users to scan their faces or IDs to access adult material. The system is already in place in the UK and Australia, where users' ages are verified through selfies or official IDs. If not verified, adult content is censored, and adult-only channels become inaccessible. The rollout aims to enhance teen safety, but it has sparked privacy concerns. Critics argue that adults should not have to share sensitive data for online services, and under-18s may still find ways to bypass the system. Discord reassures users that their data is handled securely, but the process is already causing frustration as it is rolled out globally over the next month.
