Age verification and ID-based measures are increasingly implemented by tech companies like Apple and Google despite risks like information breaches

Facing pressure from states and families, Roblox will require players to use AI-powered technology that helps verify their age.

ITV News uncovered extremist content on the gaming platform Roblox, sparking warnings for parents to keep children off the platform.

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.

It comes at a time when the online gaming giant faces several lawsuits and growing calls to be included in Australia’s social media ban.

A new series of age checks and chat groupings are coming to Roblox that are meant to keep children from falling prey to predators.

Looking to combat continued controversies over child safety, Roblox is implementing new steps to create a safer gaming environment.