Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors

With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.
Morning Overview on MSN

Roblox rolls out age-based accounts and new parental controls

Roblox, the gaming platform used by more than 80 million people daily, now requires players to verify their age through a video selfie before they can use chat features. The company has also sorted ...

Roblox introduces ‘Kids’ and ‘Select’ accounts for age-appropriate access to games and chat

Users aged five to nine will be assigned to a "Roblox Kids" account, and users aged nine to 15 to will be put in a "Roblox ...

Roblox introduces new kids accounts (and age verification) to improve safety

Age verification strikes again.
GameSpot

Roblox Is Rethinking Accounts After Lawsuits Over Failing To Protect Children

Roblox Corp. is making big changes, seemingly in response to the numerous lawsuits and other negative headlines.
Rappler

What you should know: ‘Roblox’ gets age-based accounts, expanded parental controls

Roblox will assign the accounts based on age-check technology or on the prompting of verified parents who set up kids’ ...
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Roblox is boosting safety features for young people. It’s a step in the right direction

Roblox has announced significant changes to its gaming platform to enhance safety for children under 16. The announcement ...