Face scans and ID photos aren't a replacement for good online safety habits

When inference isn’t enough the process for follow-up confirmation, and its privacy promises, are familiar territory for biometrics and age assurance observers.

This means that new and existing Discord accounts will get restricted access to age-gated spaces, unless users verify their age.

Here's hoping there are no glitches.

Discord is introducing new safeguards to protect young users. On Thursday, the company announced Teen Safety Assist. The rollout will happen in the coming weeks and consists of two features: Automated alerts and content filters. Moving forward, when a user ...