Age verification and ID-based measures are increasingly implemented by tech companies like Apple and Google despite risks like information breaches

Facing pressure from states and families, Roblox will require players to use AI-powered technology that helps verify their age.

The new safety measure comes as Roblox faces criticism and at least 35 lawsuits alleging users meet and abuse children on the gaming platform or that the platform helps facilitate child sexual exploitation and grooming.

Roblox will soon require that users go through an age estimation process if they want to be able to chat with other people on the platform. The requirement will be in effect for all users starting in early January.

The changes come amid multiple lawsuits to claim the popular game has allowed sexual predators to connect with and abuse children.