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The world wants to ban children from social media, but there will be grave consequences for us all

Age-verification systems require collecting sensitive data to support the biometric information. In no time, the internet will become a fully surveilled digital panopticon, says technology journalist Taylor Lorenz

The Guardian - UK

I wanted to ditch Discord after its age verification controversy, but there's one big problem — why is it so tough to find a proper replacement?

The movement to leave Discord has never been stronger after its recent age verification and monitoring controversies. After spending the weekend testing out some top alternatives, I've realized that a change is a lot easier said than done.

Windows Central

Bizarre Lineage Official Trello, Discord And Wiki Links

Bizarre Lineage is a Roblox RPG inspired by the iconic anime series JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. There's tons of things to check out, including stand

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If your mouse input is totally busted in Marathon right now, I may have the fix

Bungie is working on a real fix, but for now, try this.

PC Gamer

Ditching Discord? Make sure you take this one important step before deleting your account

Discord isn't pulling out of its age verification plans, so here's how to delete your account and messages.

TechRadar

'Please, let us cook more': Windrose devs aren't ready to give players a release date yet

"We want to lock this in firmly and ship the game on time," said Windrose Crew on its Discord.

PC Gamer

UN sanctions 4 commanders in Sudan's paramilitary force accused of atrocities in Darfur

The U_N_ Security Council has imposed sanctions on four commanders of Sudan’s warring paramilitary force suspected of atrocities against civilians that U_N_ experts said showed “hallmarks of genocide.”

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Discord CTO outlines age verification changes, delays global launch

Age policy revised.

Dot Esports

Mandatory UK age checks have officially hit Xbox — players are being forcibly removed from matches

Mandatory age verification under the UK’s Online Safety Act is now live on Xbox, with players reporting forced mid-game removals, failed checks, and restricted access to chat and Discord.

Windows Central

Discord Alternatives 2026: Where to Go as the Platform Faces Backlash Over Delayed Age Checks and Child Safety Failures

Discover why Discord postponed its global age verification to 2026 amid user backlash, affecting its IPO. Learn about the implications and explore top user alternatives.

International Business Times UK

Discord Age Verification Delayed: Why the Platform Is Stalling on Child Safety — and What Parents Need to Know

Discord delays global age verification to 2026 amid IPO plans, sparking user safety concerns and potential legal challenges. Learn how this impacts user growth and platform security.

International Business Times UK

Discord pushes back global age verification rollout amid criticism, promises transparency

Discord is postponing its controversial age verification policy after users of the popular platform for gamers to communicate online expressed strong objections and privacy concerns

The Independent UK

Twitch reportedly requires Persona ID verification for Affiliates payout

Twitch now requires some new affiliates to verify identity via Persona.

Dot Esports

Reddit fined nearly $20 million by UK online privacy regulator for 'using children’s data unlawfully, potentially exposing them to inappropriate and harmful content'

Reddit denies wrongdoing and says it will appeal.

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Discord Severs Persona Links After Peter Thiel-Backed Verification Software's US Surveillance Ties Are Revealed

Discord ends its partnership with Persona after revelations of links to US surveillance infrastructure, raising privacy concerns.

GamesRadar

"We've made mistakes": Discord delays age verification rollout but promises no meaningful change as co-founder spends 1,857 words trying to sound apologetic

"Let me be upfront: we knew this rollout was going to be controversial"

Windows Central

Discord delays its global age verification update after widespread backlash, severing Persona ties — "We’re listening. We'll get this right"

After weeks of intense backlash, Discord has announced it's delaying the rollout of its global age verification requirements until later in 2026.

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Discord ends partnership with controversial age verification software, Twitch immediately says hold my beer and tells new affiliates to submit faces and IDs to the same service

"Ask yourself who's on the other side of that camera, and what list you just landed on"

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Discord delays its global age verification after upsetting almost everyone on Earth: 'We've made mistakes'

Discord promises greater transparency and more verification options.

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Panopticon patch Tuesday: Twitch requires Peter Thiel-funded Persona ID verification for some Affiliates to get their first payouts

I think I'll skip this particular patch.

Fortune

Discord distances itself from Peter Thiel–backed verification software after its code was found on a U.S. government server

Discord used at least three separate age-verification vendors since October after a third-party vendor breach hit 70,000 users.

MarketBeat

3 of the Most Highly Anticipated IPOs of 2026

As OpenAI and SpaceX position to go public, the most anticipated IPOs of 2026 could end up belonging to Anthropic, Discord, and Plaid.

International Business Times UK

Father of a 3-Month-Old Baby Attacks Comedian Over Disturbing Paedophile Joke — Here's What He Said

A father confronts comedian Jaime Caravaca on stage over a controversial joke about his son, leading to a viral incident.

PC Gamer

Age verification checks are now in force in the UK because of the Online Safety Act, but with the Discord fallout, it seems like one bad idea after another

Data disaster.

TechRadar

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Discord's mass exodus to Apple's big March event teaser

The week's top stories from Apple, HBO Max, Ring, Acer, and more for February 21, 2026.

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