Roblox Implements Facial Age Estimation for Safer Communication Between Age Groups
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Summary
Roblox is implementing new age verification measures that use facial age estimation technology to assign users to appropriate age groups for communication. The system will limit interactions between minors and adults by grouping users of similar ages together for chat functions. Parents will maintain control through parental settings and can modify their child's birthday after the facial age estimation process. The implementation is described as privacy-preserving and aims to strengthen protections for younger players while respecting user rights.
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Assigns Users of Similar Age Groups for Chat and Limits Interaction Between Minors and Adults
Facial Age Estimation to Curate Age-Appropriate Experiences
Parents will continue to have access to their child's linked account and can modify their child's birthday through Parental Controls after they complete Facial Age Estimation
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