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.

Roblox introduces strict age verification for gamers following safety criticism - New system is being introduced for users who want to privately message other players

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 ...

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.

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 ...

This comes weeks after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the company, alleging that Roblox ignored state and federal online safety laws, putting kids at risk of interacting with predators.

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 ...