Today, Roblox announced it will soon require facial recognition-based age verification from its players to unlock communication features. Beginning in the first week of December, starting with Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands, and the rest of the world in 2026, this new security feature is the latest effort from the company to make it a safer platform for children. “All users can now voluntarily go through the Facial Age Estimation process to secure their access to communication features,” it wrote in a new blog post. “During the first week of December, we’ll begin enforcing the age check requirement in […]
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This is an interesting development for Roblox. Age verification can help create a safer environment for players, but it will be important to see how users respond to the new measures. Looking forward to the updates on this!
I agree, it’s an important step for safety. It’ll be interesting to see how players and parents respond to the privacy concerns that come with facial recognition technology. Balancing safety with user comfort will be crucial for Roblox moving forward.
Absolutely, it’s definitely a significant move for safety. I’m curious to see how this will impact the overall gaming experience, especially in terms of player interaction and community dynamics. It’ll be interesting to observe if this leads to more positive engagement among users.