Discord to Apply UK Age-Check System for Texas Users After Court Order
Discord will use its United Kingdom age-verification process for Texas users, blocking certain content for unverified accounts following a court mandate.
A Texas court has ordered Discord to implement the same age-verification system it employs in the United Kingdom. The platform must restrict access to specific material for users who cannot prove they are adults, with a 90-day deadline to comply. The ruling follows a consumer-protection suit alleging the service does not adequately protect children from sexual predators. Discord has not admitted liability, and the case is set to go to trial in 2027.
Why it matters
Texas residents will face new age checks on Discord, limiting access to some content for unverified users.
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