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.

After facial checks, users will be placed into six age groups. By default, they'll only be allowed to chat with others in the same or a similar category.

A Cuyahoga County mother filed a lawsuit against the popular app, Roblox, alleging that the game created a breeding ground for predators and failed to provide safeguards for children like her son.

Roblox is introducing a new safety measure aimed at protecting its young users amid a recent increase in lawsuits against the popular children's gaming platform.

Roblox, the popular online gaming platform, is currently facing lawsuits from dozens of families who argue the platform doesn't do enough to shield children from harmful content and communication. Dave Baszucki,