Discord's Age Verification Easily Bypassed by Gamers

The UK's new Online Safety Act requires platforms to implement age verification. Discord's new age-check tool, designed to comply, has been easily bypassed using high-fidelity images of video game characters, such as Death Stranding's Sam Porter Bridges. This raises concerns about the Act's effectiveness and potential impact on privacy, with some organizations fearing it stifles free speech. Searches for VPNs have surged, highlighting attempts to circumvent the new law.