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Discord: AI settings for parents
No built-in AI chatbot today, but servers can add AI bots. Family Center has no AI switch.
Can a parent turn it off? No parent off switch
No. Family Center has no switch for AI apps or bots. You can turn on safety filters and a few data settings, and teens are blocked from age-restricted app commands.
What the AI feature is
Discord no longer has its own AI chatbot. Its old one, Clyde, was shut down in 2023. But server owners can add “apps” (bots), and some of these are AI chatbots or image makers. Discord also uses AI to estimate whether a user is a teen.
Age rules
- Discord is for ages 13 and up.
- Accounts Discord places in the teen group (13 to 17) get automatic protections, such as blurred sensitive images and no access to 18+ servers.
- For teens, apps whose commands are marked age-restricted are switched off.
Step by step
Connect with Family Center
- Your teen opens their Family Center tab and shares a QR code or link.
- On your own account, go to User Settings → Family Center → My Family and scan the code.
Source: official help page
Settings you can manage
- Sensitive content filters: blur or block.
- Who can send friend requests, DMs from servers, and message requests.
- Data & Privacy toggles such as “Use data to improve Discord” and “Use data to personalize my Discord experience”.
- Spending limits and screen downtime.
Source: official help page
What parents should know
- Teen protections turn on automatically, based on Discord's age estimate.
- Ask your teen which servers they're in, and whether any use AI bots for chat or images.
Not confirmed yet
We couldn't confirm these from an official source. We'll update this page when we can.
- A way for parents to block AI apps or bots inside servers. We couldn't find one on Discord's help pages. Source
Recent changes
- Sep 22, 2026: Discord updates its teen protections guide
Sources
- Discord Support: Family Center for Parents and Guardians
- Discord Support: What protections do you get in the teen age group?
- The Verge: Discord is shutting down its AI chatbot Clyde (2023)
Last checked: October 25, 2026. Made by Discord Inc.. App makers change settings often. If something looks different on your screen, tell us.
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