Roblox, the popular online gaming platform that hosts millions of user-created games, said Tuesday it is strengthening protections for minors. Roblox said it will soon require players to use AI-powered facial age-estimation technology to help verify their age.

The new verification requirements are aimed at reducing those risks and strengthening protections for kids who use the platform. Roblox is rolling out new age-verification features as the gaming platform faces mounting lawsuits claiming it endangers children.

Roblox is getting ready to roll out its latest safety feature at a time when it is confronting a growing number of lawsuits from states and families that claim the popular gaming app falsely advertised itself as safe for children.

Roblox Corp. will enhance its parental controls next month, requiring permission for children under 13 to access certain chat features. In response to safety criticisms, the updates aim to create a safer online environment for younger users. Don't face ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — If you have kids, you’ve likely heard of “Roblox,” a video game played by people of all ages that has now added more parental controls. It comes as the game came under fire for safety concerns and questionable ...

Over the last few weeks, there’s been a lot of attention surrounding Roblox, and the ways in which the developers have failed to install proper safeguards that protect children. Today, Roblox Corporation announced new updates meant to keep players safe.

Roblox (RBLX) on Monday introduced significant updates to the built-in protections for our youngest users and easy-to-use tools to give parents and caregivers more control and clarity. The company said it is adjusting its built-in limits around how ...

Roblox is again updating its parental control features in an effort to give parents more visibility into (and control over) their children’s activities on the platform. The company is updating its in-app “Safety Center” to counter concerns that ...