Roblox mandates facial age checks for access to chat

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Roblox Corp has said it will require users globally to complete an age check to access chat features on its platform, rolling out the requirement over the next week in all regions where chat is available.

The move makes Roblox the first large online gaming platform to mandate age checks for users of all ages before allowing them to communicate with others, the company said.

Roblox said the change is aimed at strengthening user safety by enabling age-appropriate communication and limiting interactions between adults and minors.

Roblox began requiring age checks for chat access in…