The feature is described as an ‘experiment’ that’s taking place in Australia and the UK.

In apparent response to the UK and Australian laws, Discord has begun asking users to verify their ages, offering a choice of scanning government-issued photo ID or submitting to a face scan.

Discord is preventing some ... Discord to access their device camera and scan their face, or submit a photograph of their ID by scanning a QR code via their phone. Discord is likely trialing ...