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PCWorld

Discord’s new PC app is faster, cleaner, with a fresh coat of paint

The revamped Discord desktop app brings a completely new look and exciting new features.

The Verge

Roblox, Discord, OpenAI, and Google found new child safety group

The ROOST initiative aims to provide other companies with free, open-source AI tools to help protect children online.

GamesBeat

The Discord Social SDK enables developers to tap into Discord’s social infrastructure at no cost

Jason Citron details the launch of the Discord Social SDK and Discord's vision for driving game discovery and growth for developers.

Polygon

Can Discord solve gaming’s discovery problem?

Theorycraft Games CEO Joe Tung hopes to combat an existential threat to his game Supervive with new integration.

PC Gamer

Discord asks users to ponder its Orbs, an earnable currency you can use to buy Nitro

Peter Sellis provides an overview of Discord Orbs, virtual rewards earned by completing Quests, as beta testing began.

Variety

How Discord Hopes to Expand Beyond the Gamer Community Without Alienating Its Core Consumers

Peter Sellis discusses Discord's first ten years and how the company will continue to build its product for all users.

20VC with Harry Stebbings

The Untold Story Behind Scaling to 200M Users

Jason discusses raising $1BN for the company and scaling it to 200M users, founding OpenFeint prior to Discord and more.

a16z Podcast

How Discord Became a Developer Platform

Jason Citron alongside Anjney Midha shares insights on the shift from gamer to developer and more.

The Verge

Discord is Making it Easier for App Developers to Make Money

Discord is introducing new monetization features and lowering platform fees to 15 percent for the first $1 million that developers make.

The Verge

The Case for a Smaller, More Private Internet

For teens and gamers, Discord has become their entire online social lives. Co-founder Jason Citron thinks the internet is headed more in that direction.

Fast Company: Leaders in Innovation

Creating a 'Third Space' for Togetherness

James Vincent talks with Jason Citron about safety, togetherness, and how we can use good AI to battle bad AI.

TechCrunch

Discord Has Become an Unlikely Center for the Generative AI Boom

Discord is now a key player in the GenAI boom. Its blend of social and developer support has fueled AI innovations like Viggle and MidJourney.

INVERSE

The Future of Discord is a Little Bit Jackbox and a Little Bit Star Trek

Discord expands beyond chat with a new "Activities" app directory, offering users more interactive experiences.

How I Built this with Guy Raz

How I Built this with Guy Raz

Jason Citron and Guy Raz talk about Jason's early career and how Discord grew to become the platform it is today.

WSJ

Love Across Continents: the Surprising Cupid for Young Couples

Technology is helping young couples maintain long-distance relationships, with surprising new platforms fostering deeper connections across continents.

DIGIDAY

Discord Is Doing A Brand Refresh to Welcome Brands and Marketers Onto the Platform and Improve the User Experience

Discord is rebranding to attract brands and marketers, offering new tools to integrate them seamlessly into its growing community.

TechCrunch

a16z’s Joshua Lu says AI is already radically changing video games and Discord is the future

AI is revolutionizing video games, with Discord positioned as the central hub for future gaming experiences and social connections.

VentureBeat

Discord Elevates Support for Game Devs with Enhanced Quest and Shop Tools

Discord is stepping up its support for game developers with new features like enhanced Quest and Shop tools to streamline engagement.

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