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Roblox using age estimation selfie tech in effort to protect children

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Roblox is making two big changes to its wildly popular online gaming platform used by millions of children globally. The San Mateo-headquartered tech company has been criticized ...
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Roblox ramps up age verification checks, groups younger users in age-based messaging

Roblox is rolling out a video age verification system to limit private messaging to users in similar age groups. The platform will begin enforcing the checks in Australia, New Zealand, and the ...
Dexerto

Roblox CEO defends AI facial age scans, says predator problem is also an “opportunity”

Roblox CEO defended new AI facial age scans, calling the platform’s predator problem “an opportunity” while addressing safety ...
Yahoo

Roblox Rolls Out Video Selfie Age Estimation to Boost Teen Safety

Roblox's new Age Estimation uses video selfies to verify age. Users confirmed 13+ gain access to Trusted Connections. Teens can also upload a government-issued ID. Roblox is upping its safety game ...
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Say cheese! Roblox now verifying user age with facial recognition

Popular social game platform Roblox has begun its voluntary age checks for players using in-game chat features. The change brings age-based communications to the platform, allowing players to ...
Business Wire

Roblox Expands Facial Age Checks for Communication, Setting New Safety Standard

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), an immersive gaming and creation platform, today announced it is in the process of rolling out age-based chat, following its ...
WHIO

Roblox steps up age checks and groups younger users into age-based chats

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to chat with other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to communicate with people ...
Fast Company

Roblox adds features for teens to talk less restrictedly to real-life friends

Roblox, the popular online gaming and social platform among kids and teens, is introducing new chat features for users ages 13 and up, allowing them to connect more directly with trusted real-life ...
Mashable

Want to chat on Roblox? You'll need to verify your age.

Roblox chat will only be available to users whose age is estimated. Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable Composite; Dima Berlin / iStock / Getty / Roblox The gaming platform Roblox will begin using age ...
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Roblox to require age verification for in-game communication

Online game platform Roblox is implementing new, more rigorous safety strategies following continued criticism from young players’ parents and government officials. On Wednesday, Roblox Chief Safety ...
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Roblox steps up age checks, will group younger users into age-based chats

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to privately message other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to message people ...
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Roblox steps up age checks and groups younger users into age-based chats

FILE - The gaming platform Roblox is displayed on a tablet, Oct. 30, 2021, in New York. Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to chat with other players and implementing ...