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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Discord Delays Global Age Verification After User Backlash
Caption: Discord Delays Global Age Verification After User Backlash. Discord is hitting pause on its plan to verify the age of all users after facing weeks of intense criticism from its community. Co-founder and CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy announced that the global rollout—originally expected in March—will now be delayed until later this year. The system aims to identify users under 16, but Discord says fewer than 10% of users will actually need to verify their age. Instead of requiring facial scans or government IDs, the company is now developing alternative methods, including credit card verification. Discord insists it doesn’t read messages or analyze conversations to estimate age. It also plans to publish details of its internal age-determination system to improve transparency. The move comes as countries like the United Kingdom and Australia tighten rules around youth access to social media. Still, trust remains fragile. Past security issues and leaked ID images have fueled skepticism—just as Discord prepares for a potential public listing later this year. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,Discord,Stanislav Vishnevskiy,global age verification delay,user backlash,facial scan alternative,credit card verification,privacy concerns,United Kingdom,Australia,youth social media rules,data security issues,potential public listing
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