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Discord Introduces Alternative Age-Verification Tools After Pushback

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Discord announced it will add age‑verification measures for teenage users after community backlash against mandatory ID checks. In a Tuesday blog post, the platform said it will roll out alternative verification tools rather than requiring government‑issued identification. The change aims to address safety concerns while complying with age‑restriction policies.

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