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Discord distances itself from Persona age verification after user backlash

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Discord ran a limited test of the age-verification provider Persona in the United Kingdom, and the test has now concluded. Following user backlash over face scans and ID uploads, Discord is distancing itself from Persona and has postponed its global age-verification rollout to the second half of 2026 while adding additional verification options and greater vendor transparency.

Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.

How it was reported

  1. The Verge·
    Discord distances itself from Persona age verification after user backlash

    Discord is distancing itself from age verification provider Persona after user backlash. The company had tested Persona in the UK, but the test has concluded. Discord faced criticism over its partnership with Persona, particularly regarding face scans and ID uploads.

  2. TechMeme·
    Discord says it "ran a limited test of Persona in the UK" to verify user ages and "that test has since concluded", distancing itself from Persona amid backlash (Emma Roth/The Verge)

    Discord conducted a limited test of Persona in the UK to verify user ages. The test has concluded, and Discord is distancing itself from Persona amid backlash. Persona's purpose was to verify user ages.

  3. The Verge·
    Discord is delaying its global age verification rollout

    Discord is delaying its global age verification rollout until the second half of 2026. The company will add more age verification options before rollout. Discord aims to clearly explain its verification process to users.

  4. TechMeme·
    Discord says it won't roll out age verification globally next month as previously announced, delaying the change until H2 after it adds verification options (Stevie Bonifield/The Verge)

    Discord delays global age verification rollout. The change is now expected in the second half of the year. More verification options and vendor transparency will be added first.

  5. TechCrunch·
    Discord delays global rollout of age verification after backlash

    Discord delays its global age verification rollout. Only 10% of users will need verification, while 90% can use Discord as usual.

  6. Engadget·
    Discord delays age verification to address user concerns

    Discord has delayed its age verification rollout. The decision aims to address user concerns. This move allows for further consideration of user feedback.

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