Roblox Requires Age Checks for Communication, Ushering in New Safety Standard
3 days ago
- #Online Safety
- #Age Verification
- #Gaming
- Roblox introduces facial age checks for chat access, setting a new industry safety standard.
- Age checks will be rolled out globally in phases, starting with voluntary checks and becoming mandatory in select markets by December.
- Privacy is prioritized with immediate deletion of facial images post-processing.
- Users will be grouped by age for chat, limiting interactions between minors and adults.
- Parental controls allow modification of child accounts post-age verification.
- Strict chat filtering and monitoring are in place, with additional restrictions for users under 13.
- Future updates will extend age checks to social media links and creator collaboration tools.
- Roblox emphasizes a commitment to safety with ongoing innovations and industry collaboration.