Age verification and ID-based measures are increasingly implemented by tech companies like Apple and Google despite risks like information breaches

Roblox is now requiring selfies, verified either with a government ID or through an AI review, to use its chat functions.

The platform has introduced an age-verification system following failures to protect minors, who are exposed to contact with unknown adults. This issue has alarmed parents, pediatricians, and prosecut

Roblox Corp. (NYSE:RBLX) shares rose Wednesday after the gaming platform announced plans to extend age estimation technology across all users accessing its communication features by year-end, a move aimed at addressing persistent concerns over child safety.

It comes at a time when the online gaming giant faces several lawsuits and growing calls to be included in Australia’s social media ban.

Australia's eSafety commissioner says her team has "taken Roblox to task" over its risk of exposing children to harm but warned the online gaming platform may not be included in the upcoming social media ban.

Online gaming platform Roblox is introducing new age verification features amid lawsuits and claims that it endangers children.