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'Horrible': Age-based Roblox chats impact moderation, gameplay

Just a few weeks have passed since popular online game platform Roblox announced it would implement new facial age-estimation ...
Gulf News

Roblox chat in the UAE: When will the feature return?

Roblox tells Gulf News they’re rethinking moderation and age checks for millions of kids Inside Roblox’s plan to rebuild trust in the GCC: new rules, new tech, and a very different chat system.
TechSpot

Roblox will now restrict chat by age group, verified with selfie-based scans

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 ...
Digital Trends

Roblox is updating chat rules with a simple age check keeps you playing

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, ...
Pocket Tactics

Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat lets you use this Android phone as a webcam now

The Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat webcam is pretty rubbish, but you can easily upgrade it as long as you own this ace Android ...
Chicago Tribune

Roblox steps up age checks and groups younger users into age-based chats

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to chat with other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to communicate with people ...
The New York Times

Roblox, Where Kids Game and Chat, Will Analyze Users’ Faces to Verify Age

The popular gaming platform said the tool was designed to stop children from chatting with older users they didn’t know. By Jenny Gross The online gaming platform Roblox this week rolled out a new ...
RTE Online

Roblox to roll out compulsory age checks for chat

Roblox has said it will roll out compulsory facial recognition or ID checks from next month for players wanting to access its chat features. It aims to stop under-nines from chatting without parental ...
AZFamily

Roblox to launch new AI age verification for chatting

(AP) - Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to chat with other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to communicate with ...

Can Roblox’s (RBLX) Handling of Child Safety Challenges Reveal Deeper Risk Management Priorities?

Earlier this week, Roblox faced intense scrutiny after CEO Dave Baszucki’s interview sparked controversy due to remarks on child safety and openness to cryptocurrency features, prompting further ...
The Oakland Press

Roblox steps up age checks and groups younger users into age-based chats

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to privately message other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to message people ...