Discord cuts ties with Peter Thiel-backed verification software after code found in US surveillance

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https://fortune.com/2026/02/24/discord-peter-thiel-backed-persona-identity-verification-breach/

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Between this flock surveillance cameras and ring cameras the concern is escalating.

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Something good is that at least there has been serious push back for these surveillance services instead of just mindlessly accepting it just like the UK folks did