New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has filed a lawsuit against Discord, asserting that the platform has misled parents about its child safety features. The lawsuit, resulting from a multiyear investigation, claims violations of the Consumer Fraud Act. Key concerns include lax default settings that permit unsolicited friend requests and a simplistic age verification process. Discord responded by emphasizing its commitment to safety, highlighting existing protective features like the Family Center and Teen Safety Assist. Following a troubling report of serious crimes linked to the platform, the company has pursued enhancements to ensure user safety, including forming a nonprofit coalition for better protections.
New Jersey’s Attorney General claims Discord has misled parents about safety controls, asserting that the app’s default settings endanger children by allowing unsolicited friend requests.
Following numerous prosecutions linked to misconduct on the platform, Discord introduced several safety features, including a Family Center tool to help parents monitor their children's activity.
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