Once users complete an age check, they can access age-based chat, which means they can only communicate with others in a ...

SAN MATEO, Calif. — At first, the messages seemed normal. Innocent, even. “Hi,” “How are u?” And then: “Do you want to make Robux?” To millions of kids who play Roblox every day, those words might ...

After announcing it back in 2025, Roblox’s age verification has landed globally, requiring players to submit a facial image ...

This implementation is our next step toward what we believe will be the gold standard for communication safety,' the ...

“Tens of millions of daily active users have already completed an age check, and we expect many more to follow,” Roblox says.

A new safety feature is now in effect for Roblox users. Players are required to undergo age verification if they want to chat ...

Age groups shown are for Roblox chat. Age groups may vary by region and product. Roblox began requiring the age check for ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, accusing the online gaming platform of “luring children into an environment it knows is ...

Google Chat finally gets the ability to schedule messages up to 120 days in advance. There’s a new Draft shortcut, which opens a dedicated area to manage all scheduled messages. The scheduling feature ...

According to the platform, millions have already completed voluntary age checks since the feature launched. In regions where age checks were already required — Australia, New Zealand, and the ...

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