Security researchers claim Persona, the provider behind Discord's UK age verification 'experiment', performs '269 individual verification checks' on user data, including those for terrorism and espionage

I'm sure this will be well-received.

Fury over Discord’s age checks explodes after shady Persona test in UK

Persona confirmed all age-check data from Discord's UK test was deleted.

I Verified My LinkedIn Identity. Here's What I Actually Handed Over.

I wanted a blue badge on LinkedIn. To get it, I gave a US company my passport, my face, and my biometric data. Then I read the fine print.

Hackers uncover the most alarming frontend leak in Discord’s age verification data

Exposed age verification code tied to Discord's identity vendor has intensified debate over facial scans, ID uploads, and user trust.

Users claim Discord's age verification test can be tricked with game characters

Discord users are claiming that you can use pictures of video game characters to bypass the platform's new age verification checks.

Wer dein Gesicht scannt, wenn du dich online verifizierst

Beim Verifizieren des eigenen Profils oder Alters auf vertrauten Plattformen geben Nutzende sensible biometrische Informationen an dritte Unternehmen weiter. Eines dieser Unternehmen ist das US-amerikanische Persona, dessen Prüfungen weit über bloße Identitätskontrollen hinausgehen.

Pornhub sends letter to lawmakers over 'dangerous' age verification

The tube site says constituents deserve better.

Age prediction in ChatGPT | OpenAI Help Center

Learn how ChatGPT uses age prediction and age verification to support age-appropriate experiences for teens.

Same company verifies mugshots for ChatGPT, and offers 269 surveillance checks for US government

The identity verification company used by ChatGPT and other major services accidentally exposed its government-authorized platform, which is capable of extensive surveillance.

Hackers Expose Age-Verification Software Powering Surveillance Web

Three hacktivists tried to find a workaround to Discord’s age-verification software. Instead, they found its frontend exposed to the open internet.

[updated] Age verification vendor Persona left frontend exposed, researchers say

Behind a basic age check, researchers say Persona’s system runs extensive identity, watchlist, and adverse-media screening.

Discord delays global rollout of age verification after backlash | TechCrunch

The company added that 90% of users won’t need to verify their age and will be able to keep using Discord as usual.

Discord to roll out age verification next month | TechCrunch

All users will be put into a "teen-appropriate experience" by default unless they prove that they are adults.

Roblox Requires Users Worldwide to Age-Check to Access Chat

Roblox’s Facial Age Estimation process protects user privacy, with all images deleted immediately after processing Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), an immersive gaming and creation platform, announced that starting today, users in the U.S. will be required to complete an age check to chat with others. Over the next week, this requirement will roll out to all regions where chat is available. With this change, Roblox becomes the first large online gaming platform to require age checks for users of all ages to access chat. This marks an important investment in user safety and enables age-appropriate communication and limits conversations between adults and minors. Age groups shown are for Roblox chat. Age groups may vary by region and product. Roblox began requiring the age check for chat access in December in Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands, following its phased rollout announcement in November . To date, over 50% of daily active users in Australia, New Zealand, and the

Persona (identity verification service)

Persona Identities, Inc. is an American identity verification company headquartered in San Francisco. The company develops infrastructure for businesses to verify individuals and organizations, manage user onboarding, and comply with know your customer (KYC), anti–money laundering (AML), or age verification regulations.

Identity verification on Claude | Claude Help Center

Being responsible with powerful technology starts with knowing who is using it. Identity verification helps us prevent abuse, enforce our usage policies, and comply with legal obligations.

Age assurance on Claude | Claude Help Center

Claude, our consumer product, is only available to people over 18 years. You’ll need to confirm you’re 18 or over while setting up an account. When we detect signals that you may be under 18, we'll ask you to verify your age before you can continue using Claude.

Anthropic says Claude may want to see your ID | TechCrunch

Claude's chatbot may ask to verify your age and identity "in certain circumstances," such as with a passport or driver's license, according to a privacy policy change.