Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content
Discord, the popular communication platform, has recently announced that it will begin requiring users to undergo a face scan or verify their age with an ID in order to access adult content on the platform. This decision comes as part of Discord’s efforts to comply with various regulations and ensure the safety of its users, particularly minors.
The new requirement is set to be implemented in the coming months and will apply to all users who wish to access NSFW (Not Safe For Work) channels on Discord. The face scan technology or ID verification will be used to confirm the user’s age before granting access to adult content.
Discord has stated that this move is aimed at creating a safer environment for all users, especially young individuals who may be exposed to inappropriate content. By implementing these stricter verification measures, Discord hopes to prevent minors from accessing NSFW channels and protect them from potentially harmful material.
Some users have expressed concerns about the privacy implications of having to provide a face scan or ID to access certain content on the platform. However, Discord has assured its users that all data collected through these verification processes will be handled securely and in compliance with relevant privacy laws.
Overall, this decision by Discord reflects a broader trend among online platforms to increase safety measures and ensure compliance with regulations regarding adult content. Users can expect to see these changes rolled out in the near future as Discord works to enhance the security of its platform.
Sources Analysis:
Discord – The platform itself may have an interest in improving its image and ensuring compliance with regulations to avoid potential legal issues.
User Reactions – Users expressing privacy concerns may have genuine worries about data security and privacy implications.
Fact Check:
Discord announced the implementation of face scan or ID verification for accessing adult content – Verified fact. This information was directly provided by Discord in an official statement.
The new verification measures aim to create a safer environment for users, particularly minors – Unconfirmed claim. While this is Discord’s stated goal, its effectiveness in achieving this remains to be seen.
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
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