Roblox to begin using 'facial age estimation technology' on its users, promises to 'limit communication between adults and minors unless they know each other in the real world'

The new system, combined with verified IDs and parental consent, "will provide a more accurate measure of a user's age" than what's available now.
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Roblox to require age verification for in-game communication

On Wednesday, Roblox Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman announced the platform would utilize “new technology for age estimation” — a combination of “facial age estimation technology, ID age ...
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Roblox locks down under-16s' accounts

The eSafety Commissioner said on Monday that US-based Roblox had committed to introduce measures including preventing adults ...
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Roblox is about to expand age estimation to all users

Many websites ask users for their age. However, in most cases, users specify their age without the website verifying whether ...
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Roblox to Expand This Feature to Make Platform Safer. Will It Work?

Roblox announced plans to extend the reach of its age-estimation technology to all users by the end of the year to allow the ...
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Roblox announces new AI tools for creators

Roblox Corporation has announced a suite of new tools designed to help creators "bring to life compelling content, ...

Parental Controls: How to Keep Kids Safe While Playing Roblox

Log into your child’s account the same way you did yours and navigate to Settings. Click Parental controls from the left menu ...
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Roblox says all players who communicate in-game will need an age check by the end of the year

Roblox has announced plans to require age checks by the end of the year for all players who use in-game communication. The platform currently uses a number of techniques to either verify or guess a ...