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Online gaming platform Roblox adds age verification for chat features amid lawsuits

Users who want to access chat features must provide a government ID or allow an AI age estimation tool to take a photo of their face.

News 12 Staff

Nov 19, 2025, 7:33 AM

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Roblox is introducing new age verification features for its online gaming platform amid lawsuits claiming it endangers children.

Users who want to access chat features must provide a government ID or allow an AI age estimation tool to take a photo of their face.

A string of lawsuits alleges the platform has enabled sexual predators to connect with and abuse children.

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