Roblox overhauls child safety

The gaming giant is responding to growing global pressure and potential social media bans for children under 16.

The new system will utilize facial-estimation technology to verify ages and provide expanded parental controls over content and interactions.

While the company claims these measures will create safer, age-appropriate environments, some parents have already reported errors and attempts by children to bypass the checks.

The rollout is scheduled to begin in mid-May and represents the platform's most significant safety overhaul to date.