Roblox to Block Chat and Specific Games for Kids Under 16 in Safety Pivot

Roblox is overhauling how younger players use its platform by introducing new age-restricted accounts and giving parents more power to monitor what their kids are doing. Starting in early June, the company will roll out two new account types known as Roblox Kids and Roblox Select.

Roblox plans new age-based accounts for child safety

After criticism over kids’ safety issues, the platform is rolling out new account types limiting game and chat access based on age. Roblox is updating its child protection features again, rolling out restricted Kids accounts for users ages 5 through 8 and Roblox Select accounts for users 9 through 15,

Roblox adds youth accounts as push for social media bans grows

Roblox is launching new accounts for kids and teens, using age verification to ensure safer, age-appropriate gaming experiences.

Roblox Expands Account and Parental Control Features for Users Under 16

Source: RobloxRoblox announced on the 13th (U.S. local time) that it is introducing two new age-based account systems for younger users: 'Roblox Kids' (for ages 5–8) and 'Roblox Select' (for ages 9–15).
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I got an up-close look at Roblox's new safety feature. Here's what I found.

SAN MATEO, CA — Roblox, one of the most popular gaming apps in the world, is preparing to roll out a new mandatory safety feature. Come early January, all users will be required to undergo an AI-powered age-estimator facial scan in order to continue ...