Reddit and Discord users forced to use biometric ID system backed by Palantir
6 days ago
- #biometric-verification
- #Peter-Thiel
- #online-privacy
- Peter Thiel, co-founder of Palantir, is a major investor in Persona, an age verification provider used by platforms like Reddit and Discord.
- Persona, backed by Thiel's Founders Fund, is expanding rapidly, requiring UK users to submit facial scans for age verification.
- Palantir has controversial ties, including providing tools to ICE and partnering with the Israeli Ministry of Defence.
- Thiel's investment networks have been scrutinized due to links with Jeffrey Epstein.
- In the UK, Palantir faces political controversy over public sector contracts and lobbying concerns.
- UK users are concerned about submitting biometric data to US tech companies for accessing online platforms.
- Open Rights Group advocates for user choice, non-biometric alternatives, and transparency in data processing.
- Major platforms like Reddit, Discord, LinkedIn, and Roblox use Persona for age verification globally.