Roblox Rolls Out Age-Verification Requirement for Chat
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Facing pressure from states and families, Roblox will require players to use AI-powered technology that helps verify their age.
The new safety measure comes as Roblox faces criticism and at least 35 lawsuits alleging users meet and abuse children on the gaming platform or that the platform helps facilitate child sexual exploitation and grooming.
Roblox recently clarified its age verification requirement for gamers who chat with strangers on the platform. Children will only be able to chat with other children,
LOUSIVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Roblox will add new age-verification requirements as the popular gaming platform faces lawsuits accusing it of failing to protect young users.
Age checks will involve either facial age estimation enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) or ID verification