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.

Roblox is now requiring selfies, verified either with a government ID or through an AI review, to use its chat functions.

Roblox is starting to roll out the mandatory age checks that will require all of its users to submit an ID or scan their face in order to access the platform's chat features.

Roblox has revealed plans to require facial age verification for anyone using chat features on the platform. The company called the move a new “gold standard” for online communication safety as it aims to become the first major gaming service to mandate this level of age assurance.