Discord to Introduce Age-Gating Feature for Servers
Discord, a popular communication platform for gamers and communities, has announced plans to introduce an age-gating feature for servers. This feature will allow server administrators to restrict access to their servers based on the age of the users.
The age-gating feature will use a combination of automated detection with AI validation and human review to determine the age of users. This means that users will need to provide their age information, which will then be verified by Discord's AI system and reviewed by human moderators.
The purpose of this feature is to ensure that users are not accessing mature content that may not be suitable for minors. This is a significant development for Discord, as it has faced criticism in the past for allowing users of all ages to access its servers, including those that contain mature content.
Discord's decision to introduce age-gating is a response to growing concerns about online safety and the need to protect minors from accessing mature content. The company has stated that it is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all users, and this feature is a step in that direction.
The age-gating feature is expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks, although no specific date has been announced. Server administrators will be able to opt-in to the feature, which will allow them to restrict access to their servers based on the age of users.
This development is significant for the gaming community, as it highlights the importance of online safety and the need for platforms to take steps to protect minors. It remains to be seen how effective the age-gating feature will be, but it is a step in the right direction.