Roblox Rolls Out Age-Verification Requirement for Chat
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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
A major data leak was publicized identifying personal information of nearly 4,000 people who attended the annual Roblox Developer Conference between 2017-2020.
ROBLOX is making it harder for dangerous predators to chat with children online by introducing a new age check. The move comes amid disturbing incidents reported within one of the world’s
After facial checks, users will be placed into six age groups. By default, they'll only be allowed to chat with others in the same or a similar category.
Australia's eSafety commissioner says her team has "taken Roblox to task" over its risk of exposing children to harm but warned the online gaming platform may not be included in the upcoming social media ban.
ITV News uncovered extremist content on the gaming platform Roblox, sparking warnings for parents to keep children off the platform.