Discord framed the "teen by default" changes as protective, but online backlash called it the next step in the surveillance state.

(RNS) — Venturing onto the Diocese of Discord server for the first time, a curious user is presented with a cornucopia of hash-tagged discussion channels full of Pepe the Frog gifs and Vatican flag ...

Discord is facing backlash after announcing that all users will soon be required to verify ages to access adult content by sharing video selfies or uploading government IDs. According to Discord, it’s ...

Starting in March 2026, Discord is rolling out "teen-by-default" safety settings and advanced age assurance systems globally.