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Roblox, the online gaming platform used by millions of children and adults worldwide, is now requiring mandatory age verification for users who want to access online chat features. The new policy ...

Roblox now requires age verification for chat in India and other countries Users must complete facial verification via camera to access chat on Roblox Chat disabled ...

Roblox's AI-powered age verification system is stumbling out of the gate just one week after roll out. Credit: George Chan/Getty Images Roblox kicked off 2026 by attempting to deal with its most ...

The system meant to protect kids is misidentifying users and disrupting communication across the platform. The system’s reliance on AI-powered facial estimation has proven easy to trick for some.

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In early January 2026, Roblox introduced mandatory global age verification for all users to access chat, using facial age estimation and optional ID checks to separate adult and under‑16 ...

Roblox Corp has said it will require users globally to complete an age check to access chat features on its platform, rolling out the requirement over the next week in all regions where chat is ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Roblox is rolling out mandatory age verification requirements for users worldwide who want to message others on its platform, following mounting concerns about child safety and recent ...