Overview

• New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced a lawsuit against Discord, claiming the company violated the state’s Consumer Fraud Act by misrepresenting its child safety measures.
• The lawsuit follows a multiyear investigation into Discord’s age verification practices and safety settings, which allegedly fail to prevent underage access and exploitation of minors.
• Discord’s default safety setting, 'my friends are nice,' is criticized for allowing unscanned messages from friends, creating vulnerabilities for younger users.
• The complaint cites several criminal cases where Discord was allegedly used to exploit children, including a far-right pedophile ring and other incidents involving sexual abuse material.
• Discord has disputed the allegations, asserting its commitment to safety and plans to defend against the lawsuit in court.