Roblox to roll out age checks for chat access
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Age verification and ID-based measures are increasingly implemented by tech companies like Apple and Google despite risks like information breaches
Roblox is now requiring selfies, verified either with a government ID or through an AI review, to use its chat functions.
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.
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.