Discord has begun testing age verification via facial scans and ID uploads for users in the UK and Australia seeking access to sensitive content. 
“The chat app’s new process is described as an “experiment” and comes in response to laws passed in these countries that place guardrails on young people’s access to online platforms,” reports Gizmodo.
From the post:
Users may be asked to verify their age when they want to view content that Discord's systems have flagged as sensitive or when they change their settings to allow access to sensitive content. The app will ask users to scan their face via a computer or smartphone webcam. Alternatively, they can scan a driver's license or other form of identification.
“We are currently testing in select regions to access specific spaces or user settings,” a Discord spokesperson said in a statement.
“Information from enabling the age verification method will only be used for the one-time age verification process and will not be stored by Discord. For Face Scanning, the solution we use works on the device, which means no biometric information is collected when you scan your face. For ID verification, your document scan is deleted during verification.”
George is still wondering what he is doing here….
