Roblox is rolling out face ID age checks to stop older players from chatting to kids, but will it actually work?

To enhance its safety measures, Roblox has become the "first" game platform to require age verification to participate in its in-game chat.
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Roblox to add opt-in age verification for players and developers

Roblox is introducing an optional age verification for its users that will combine an ID check with a selfie scan. While the system will not be needed to play most Roblox games, it will be required for those who want to gain early access to Roblox's ...
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Roblox Expands Facial Age Checks for Communication, Setting New Safety Standard

After users complete the age check process, Roblox will inform them of their assigned age group: U9, 9-12, 13-15, 16-17, 18-20, or 21+. Users will be able to chat with others in their age group and similar age groups, as appropriate. For example:

Roblox to block adult stranger chats with minors

Roblox users now will be required to undergo a facial recognition check before utilizing the Roblox chat feature for its 150 million daily players.
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