Roblox is starting age-estimation technology for users who want to chat more freely on the social-gaming platform as part of its new "trusted connections" feature. Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman said the move coincides with "features that we really ...

Roblox Corporation, the company behind the popular online game platform Roblox, announced today that age verification will now be required for any users wishing to use in-game chat in all regions where the feature is available. This comes after mounting ...

Roblox, the popular gaming platform, has revamped the way it will handle player communications, particularly for those under 18. As detailed in a blog post, the company says it's changing "Friends" to "Connections" across the platform and is launching new ...

Roblox will scan video selfies of teens to assess their ages as part of a new Trusted Connections feature that gives users access to unfiltered chatting with people they know. Roblox is rolling out new features aimed at making the platform safer for minors ...

A month after introducing mandatory facial verification for access to chats on its platform, Roblox says 45% of its daily active users have undergone age checks as of January 31. To complete the age-check process, users have to open the Roblox app, allow ...

Roblox's AI-powered age verification system is stumbling out of the gate just one week after roll out. Credit: George Chan/Getty Images Roblox kicked off 2026 by attempting to deal with its most pressing issue: Predators taking advantage of kids playing ...