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Roblox to begin using 'facial age estimation technology' on its users, promises to 'limit communication between adults and minors unless they know each other in the real world'
The new system, combined with verified IDs and parental consent, "will provide a more accurate measure of a user's age" than what's available now.
Larry Magid: Roblox to estimate age of all users
Roblox is employing technology from Persona, a San Francisco identification verification company whose website says it can “Ensure that users are who they say they are.” However, Roblox will not use Persona to identify the actual identity of the user, just an estimate of their age, according to Roblox VP of Civility and Partnerships Tami Bhaumik.
The verification process will use a combination of facial recognition tech, ID verification, and parental consent.
That’s a strong statement, and in response, Roblox’s Chief Safety Officer, Matt Kaufman, has announced a new plan to ...
Roblox announced plans to extend the reach of its age-estimation technology to all users by the end of the year to allow the ...
Roblox is going to start showing ESRB ratings alongside experiences to help users in the US better understand if an ...
Roblox explains their new technology for age estimation using face scan and more, but will it be able to beat the Death ...
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“Sorry they got caught”: Roblox to launch adults-only section after mounting pressure from parents
To maintain access, Roblox requires users to verify their age with a government-issued ID. This is a significant move from the company, which has faced mounting criticism over child safety on its ...
An Oklahoma expert in child internet safety spoke with News On 6 about the dangers of a popular gaming platform, Roblox, on ...
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