Roblox to roll out age checks for chat access
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Roblox is the first online gaming or communication platform to require facial age checks to access chat, establishing a new industry standard. The rollo
Roblox, the popular online gaming platform used by millions of children and some adults, is launching facial age checks to use the app’s chat feature.
Roblox, under scrutiny for child safety concerns, will require users to verify their age through a selfie or an ID. They'll only be allowed to chat with others in the same age group unless they confirm they know the other person.
Australians will need to undergo facial scans to estimate their age if they want to use all the features of a popular online gaming platform.