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Discord will now automatically estimate your age

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Discord is implementing a new global age assurance system starting today in all countries except Australia and the UK. The system automatically assigns users to an estimated age group based on 'multiple account signals,' restricting access for those believed to be between 13 and 17. This update follows Discord's decision to pause its previous verification measures in February due to backlash over data privacy concerns, which previously required adults to verify via video selfies or ID documentation.

Key points

• Discord is rolling out a new global age assurance system starting today in every country except Australia and the UK.
• The system automatically assigns users to an estimated age group based on 'multiple account signals,' with account restrictions placed on users believed to be between 13 and 17.

Context and limitations

The evidence indicates the update follows Discord's decision to pause its previous verification measures in February in response to data privacy concerns, but the specific impact of the new system on user behavior and the full scope of 'multiple account signals' are not detailed in the provided text.

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