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How old are you really? Inside Roblox’s new campaign to verify user ages

SAN MATEO, Calif. — One morning in late May, an 11-year-old armed with a fake mustache had a mission: fool Roblox’s age-estimation tool into thinking he was older. But moments after Cole Moretti ...
TweakTown

Roblox CEO wants to add an in-game dating feature, despite 40% of players being under 13yrs old

40% of Roblox's player base consists of users under the age of 13, and to further illustrate how the title has attracted a large portion of children, it has faced allegation in the past for being a ...
Mashable

Roblox introduces age verification for teens

Teens users who want to access certain Roblox features will have to verify their age. Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable Composite; Roblox Roblox is a popular digital space for kids and teens to congregate ...
The Conversation

Roblox is boosting safety features for young people. It’s a step in the right direction

Roblox has announced significant changes to its gaming platform to enhance safety for children under 16. The announcement comes just days after a man in the United Kingdom was jailed for 28 months for ...