Indiatimes

AI bot criticises engineer for rejecting its code, sparking concerns over AI bullying and safety

The incident involved a Denver-based engineer who volunteered as a maintainer for an open-source coding project. After the engineer declined to accept a small piece of AI-generated code, the AI agent ...
Inc

A Surge of Strange Bot Traffic From China Has Website Owners Alarmed. Here’s What It Means for Your Data

Website owners are reporting a sharp spike in the number of bots visiting their platforms in recent months. While the bots’ function is unclear, experts say they could represent an attempt to scrape ...
ZDNet

My 5 favorite Discord alternatives - no ID verification required

Discord faces criticism for its heavy-handed approach to age verification. The company has attempted to clarify its demands for photos, videos, or copies of ID. If you aren't happy with these changes, ...
Fast Company

Discord is asking for your ID. The backlash is about more than privacy

Want to use Discord from next month? You’ll have to hand over a photo of your ID or a scan of your face to verify you’re of age. It’s part of a new process introduced by the chat app aimed at ensuring ...
Polygon

Discord's ID requirement announcement has gone over terribly

Unsurprisingly, Discord's "teen-by-default" settings and ID verification announcement isn't going over well with its user base. On Monday, the messaging platform announced it will require all adult ...
Mashable

Discord age verification: How it works, when it happens

Discord will be rolling out age verification to all users. Here's how to complete the process. Credit: Valera Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Age verification is spreading on the ...
ZDNet

Discord's new age ID rules are driving users away - here's where they're headed

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USA Today

Discord announces age-verification measures to roll out in March

Social media platform Discord announced on Feb. 9 that it will begin implementing global age verification starting in March. The company said in a news release that the phased rollout will require ...
Newsweek

Discord Users Threaten Exodus Over Age Verification Face Scan Controversy

The popular online messaging platform Discord is facing backlash after announcing that it will make a key policy change in the name of security next month. Starting in early March, the platform will ...
Kotaku

Discord Goes Into Damage Control Mode Over New Age Verification Requirements, Promising There’s Nothing To See Here For ‘Vast Majority’ Of Users

Discord will treat you like a teen unless its AI can sniff out your real age or you give it sensitive data Discord I’ve never seen patch notes issued for a press release before, but Discord just did ...
Lifehacker

Discord Might Force You to Prove Your Age to Avoid Losing Features

To maintain full functionality, you could be asked to scan your face or provide an ID that proves you're an adult. Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops ...
The Hill

Discord requiring face scan or ID for full access

Discord, a social platform popular in the gaming community, announced Monday it is rolling out new age assurance technology that will require users to submit a video selfie or another form of ...