Roblox is taking a controversial new step to combat the pervasive issue of online predators in its chat rooms.

The gaming platform introduces controls to block children under 9 from chatting with adults, while giving parents more tools to protect kids ages 9–13.

As Roblox notes in its announcement, the age check verification uses Facial Age Estimation or ID verification. Roblox says ...

The online gaming platform Roblox is introducing new safety features after growing concerns from parents who say the platform ...

Roblox recently clarified its age verification requirement for gamers who chat with strangers on the platform. Children will only be able to chat with other children, ...

Gaming giant Roblox Corp says it will roll out compulsory facial recognition or ID checks from next month for players wanting ...

Manatee County commissioners greenlit the purchase with $420,000 from the county’s voter-approved conservation fund. Conservationists are celebrating the protection of 13 acres of land along the ...

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Following the loss of her grandsons and their mother in a tragic car accident, Statesboro's Valerie Bailey-Hearns started the Bailey Boys Car Seats program. This week, she was recognized with the ...