Users under 18 are a small fraction of Discord’s userbase, and an even smaller fraction of their paying userbase. What they actually want is to be able to say that their users are (mostly) human so that their data is more valuable to AI companies, which helps valuations in their upcoming IPO.
Guess it was inevitable that they’d try to cash in, but we all really should have stuck with open protocols.
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Starting in March, all Discord users will have a “teen” experience by default unless they complete age verification using a video selfie or ID.
The Verge (www.theverge.com)