Roblox is trying to stop U.S. adults from talking to kids on its platform

This implementation is our next step toward what we believe will be the gold standard for communication safety,' the ...
Eurogamer

"The scripts are incredible, and very funny" - Sigourney Weaver confirms she will play Wallace in live-action Tomb Raider series

"I am going to be in Tomb Raider," the actress revealed to Deadline while on the red carpet for her new film, Avatar: Fire and Ash. "I'm very excited. The scripts are incredible, and very funny, very ...
Dallas Morning News

Review: Forget ‘Succession.’ ‘The Lion in Winter’ is the family squabble for our times

Theatre Three directors Christie Vela, left, and Jeffrey Schmidt play royals Eleanor of Aquitaine and King Henry II in their company's production of "The Lion in Winter." The characters' power hungry ...
Cinema Blend

‘Can You Imagine If He Thought I Was Really S--t?’The Funny Chat Emily Blunt And Husband John Krasinski Had Before Filming A Quiet Place

That would have made a dinner table convo a bit awkward. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Devil Wears Prada veteran reflected ...
Columbus Dispatch

Roblox addresses predators with new age-verification and chat rules

Roblox is introducing new safety features to limit interactions between adults and minors on its platform. Users will need to verify their age with a government ID or facial scan to use chat features.
The New York Times

Roblox, Where Kids Game and Chat, Will Analyze Users’ Faces to Verify Age

The popular gaming platform said the tool was designed to stop children from chatting with older users they didn’t know. By Jenny Gross The online gaming platform Roblox this week rolled out a new ...
The New York Times

We Asked Roblox’s C.E.O. About Child Safety. It Got Tense.

This week the company announced that it would require users to undergo an A.I.-powered age estimation process in order to chat with others on the platform. Will this change reassure parents? By Kevin ...
TechSpot

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

In context: Roblox is a gaming platform with a massive audience of teens and younger players. Authorities worldwide have criticized the service as a potential grooming ground for predators, but the ...
PC Gamer

Roblox to make facial age checks mandatory to access any chat features, and will put 'common-sense limits' on the age ranges users can chat within

The feature will be rolled out globally by January 2026. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Add us as a preferred source on Google ...
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Roblox rolls out new age verification feature for chat use

JACKSOVNILLE, Fla. — The popular children’s gaming platform ROBLOX rolled out a new safety feature meant to ensure that children playing the game interact with other kids their own age. Roblox wants ...
KGW8

Roblox begins requiring selfies for chat feature, verified with a government ID or AI

WASHINGTON — Roblox, one of the most popular kids' games in the world, is now requiring users to submit a photo of themselves with their government ID to use the chat function, or a selfie for ...