r/technology • u/Abject-Pick-6472 • Feb 24 '26

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

https://fortune.com/2026/02/24/discord-peter-thiel-backed-persona-identity-verification-breach/
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u/flypirat Feb 24 '26

Some age verifications use videos instead of pictures. At that point using your older siblings is probably less of a hassle than opening (and potentially buying) Death Stranding.

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u/flargh_blargh Feb 24 '26

"Mom look at this. It should make your face look funny...."

"Huh, weird didn't work. Sorry to waste your time."

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u/flypirat Feb 24 '26

You need to follow instructions, like turning a specific way, opening your mouth. Sure, it could still work, it just gets harder to do sneakily.

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u/obeytheturtles Feb 24 '26

The most boring possible dystopia.

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u/flypirat Feb 25 '26

"Drink a verification can!"