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

Age verification strikes again.
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Roblox adds age checks and parental controls after lawsuits. Experts warn predators may move to other apps

Roblox is one of the most popular online platforms for elementary school-aged kids. Now, after a wave of lawsuits and growing concerns about predators using in-game chat to contact children, the company is rolling out new safety changes.

Roblox's age verification checks are "unpopular," but Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman says they're worth the cost

Roblox's continued security crackdown has left players displeased, but chief safety officer Matt Kaufman says age verification is necessary.
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Roblox adds account restrictions for younger users, expands age verification

Executives say they’re not waiting for governments to tell them to 'age-gate' users.
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Roblox launches new age verification system to unlock unfiltered chats

Roblox announced the start of age-verification technology Thursday for users who want to chat more freely on the social-gaming platform as part of its new "trusted connections" feature. Roblox Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman said that the company felt it ...

Roblox will need age verification to make sure you’re at least 9 years old

When the new accounts roll out, if Roblox’s age verification determines you are between five and eight — or, if you choose not to go through the age verification process at al

Raising America: Roblox at center of lawsuit controversy over child safety on platforms

ATLANTA— Roblox is announcing new gaming platform options for underage users on the heels of a reported $12 million settlement with the state of Nevada. The company has been under