Good news, UK Discord users, we're part of a Peter Thiel-linked data collection "experiment"

Discord confirmed UK users are part of an "experiment" with Persona, an identity verification firm backed by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund. Unlike Discord's earlier promise of immediate data deletion, Persona will store user information for up to 7 days as part of the new age verification system. The revelation sparked backlash given Thiel's connections to Palantir, a surveillance company working with ICE and government agencies. Discord has since removed the FAQ disclaimer mentioning the experiment, amid ongoing concerns about privacy breaches and the use of machine learning for background identity checks.