Roblox game platform launches age checks for chat


All players can undergo age checks now on a voluntary basis before it becomes a requirement, said Roblox, which is hugely popular with young players. — Reuters

SYDNEY: Gaming giant Roblox Corp says 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 consent and to curb conversations between adults and minors online by placing users into six age bands ranging from under-nines to over 21s.

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