The update makes Roblox the first major gaming platform to require users of all ages to confirm their age before chatting with others. ・Users will have to complete the verification process directly in ...

Roblox’s new AI age verification for chat has erased some players’ message histories, quieted servers and sparked backlash ...

Roblox is rolling out a video age verification system to limit private messaging to users in similar age groups. The platform will begin enforcing the checks in Australia, New Zealand, and the ...

Roblox announced it was implementing the system to prevent children younger than 16 from communicating with adults. A new mandatory safety feature requires Roblox users in the U.S. to submit to facial ...

The rollout in India follows earlier implementations in Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands, where Roblox introduced ...

Roblox, the online gaming platform that has been under fire due to child safety concerns, has launched mandatory age check requirements for the US and other regions for online chat. Players in all ...

Why Is This Important: Honestly, this is a huge deal because no other major platform has tried to enforce something this strict at this scale. What’s Next: This is just phase one. In early 2026, ...

In context: Roblox is a gaming platform with a massive audience of teens and younger players. Authorities worldwide have criticized the service as a potential grooming ground for predators, but the ...

Roblox, a popular online platform for millions of kids, allows users to play and create games, but its social features raise safety concerns. Parents worry about interactions with strangers and ...

Roblox has made a new rule for users in India. From now on, players must complete an age check to use chat. This means users cannot send or receive messages unless their age is verified. The change is ...

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