Roblox demands an AI-verified selfie to prevent kids from chatting to adults

Under the embattled company’s new system, users who verify their age will only be allowed to chat with others in a similar age range—unless they are classified as a ‘Trusted Connection.’ As it faces a ...
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Roblox Hit With Privacy Suit

Online game platform Roblox has been hit with a class-action complaint for allegedly secretly tracking users and “harvesting detailed personal data.” “Through hidden scripts and trackers, ...

As states sue Roblox, kids online safety advocate calls on more lawmakers to act

ATLANTA — Roblox, the blockbuster gaming and social platform with more than 110 million daily users, is facing mounting legal ...
Los Angeles Times

Roblox to scan users’ faces to verify age amid persistent child safety concerns

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Roblox, a popular gaming platform that’s faced growing scrutiny over child safety concerns, said Tuesday it will ...
The New York Times

Roblox, Where Kids Game and Chat, Will Analyze Users’ Faces to Verify Age

The popular gaming platform said the tool was designed to stop children from chatting with older users they didn’t know. By Jenny Gross The online gaming platform Roblox this week rolled out a ...
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 ...