Roblox blocks children from chatting to adult strangers

Roblox has faced criticism for allowing youngsters to access inappropriate content and communicate with adults, and is being ...

Roblox is updating chat rules with a simple age check keeps you playing

Roblox will soon require facial age verification for all chat features, enforcing age-based communication groups and ...

Roblox set to start checking people’s ages. But it will need to do more to keep kids safe

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

Roblox to make age assurance for chat mandatory as of January 2026

Roblox will now require age checks for communications between users, with facial age estimation (FAE) as a biometric option.

Roblox takes rare step to prevent children from talking with adults on gaming platform

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

Roblox wants exemption from social media ban despite evidence of predators targeting children

Experts warn Roblox has a predator problem, amid reports Australian children are being exposed to a range of disturbing experiences on the platform. As the teen social media age ban approaches, the ...

Roblox will now restrict chat by age group, verified with selfie-based scans

Roblox recently clarified its age verification requirement for gamers who chat with strangers on the platform. Children will only be able to chat with other children, ...
VentureBeat

Roblox is rolling out voice chat, high-fidelity avatars, and age recommendations

Roblox said it is rolling out voice chat for those who are 13 and older on its user-generated content platform. The company believes in creating meaningful connections for its players, and so it hopes ...