Discord's new age-verification tool aims to comply with the Online Safety Act in the UK, requiring users to submit a picture or ID for access to adult content. However, the verification process has reportedly been undermined as users discovered they can bypass the checks with images of high-fidelity video game characters. Notably, one user used a picture of Sam Porter Bridges from Death Stranding to trick the system. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of the tool to fulfill its protective intent for under-18s.
Discord's new age-verification tool may not be as rigorous as expected, as users have found ways to deceive it using images of video game characters.
To access 'Not Safe for Work' channels, Discord mandates users to submit a picture of their face or ID for the age-verification process.
The age-check tool was implemented due to the Online Safety Act, which enforces service providers to protect children from accessing potentially harmful content.
One user successfully tricked the tool by utilizing a picture of video game character Sam Porter Bridges from Death Stranding, showcasing the verification's potential flaws.
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