Roblox will require age estimation to chat starting next year

Roblox will soon require that users go through an age estimation process if they want to be able to chat with other people on ...
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A family sued Roblox and Discord, alleging a sex offender communicated with their son on the platforms. He now battles depression.

Journalist Jo Ling Kent joined CBS News in July 2023 as the senior business and technology correspondent for CBS News. Kent has more than 15 years of experience covering the intersection of technology ...

Roblox to Require All Users to Verify Age With Facial Estimation Tech to Access Chat Features Beginning in December

Roblox has launched facial age checks as a requirement for all users who want to access communication features and implemented age-based chats.

Roblox will require all users to perform age checks to access chat starting in January

The move comes amid multiple lawsuits, including from the attorneys general of Texas and Louisiana, against Roblox over child safety concerns. The lawsuits were filed following reports that Roblox was ...