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.

Gaming giant, Roblox, is rolling out major new safety features to reduce adult – child contact on the platform, bring parents a much wanted sigh of relief.

Age checks will involve either facial age estimation enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) or ID verification

The gaming app, Roblox, is rolling out a new safety feature. TAMPA, Fla. - The popular gaming platform, Roblox, is rolling out a new feature to require age checks of its users. The app continues to face scrutiny over its safety features and protection of children using the app.

MPs and experts are calling for the controversial online game Roblox to be included in Australia’s forthcoming social media age ban, warning that significant loopholes in the legislation could leave children vulnerable to online predators.