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 Adds Age Verification for Teens Who Want to Chat: What You Need to Know

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 ...
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Roblox’s New Age Verification Feature Uses AI to Scan Teens’ Video Selfies

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 ...