News & Reviews:   age verification

All Discord users are now required to verify their age. Previously, this feature was only available to users in Australia and the UK, where age verification is required by law. So, what should you know about it?

 As we reported before, the Malaysian government is reviewing a proposal to require electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) identity verification for all social media users. According to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, the move aims to strengthen online safety and accountability as part of Malaysia’s broader digital governance framework.

Malaysia is moving closer to enforcing stricter rules for social media platforms, requiring them to implement age verification and identity checks for all users. The move, announced by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, aims to protect children online and curb the growing threat of digital scams and harmful content.

Meta has announced that it is currently testing age verification tools on Facebook Dating, the dating feature on its Facebook app. The move was made so as to make the platform safer, more age-appropriate and to ensure that all users are 18 years old and above.

Instagram has once again enforced a new method to verify users' age. However, it uses a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and face scanning this time, and it's something it has never done before.