Roblox, age verification
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The moves come as the popular gaming platform continues to face criticism and lawsuits over child safety, and a growing number of states and countries are implementing age-verification laws.
To enhance its safety measures, Roblox has become the "first" game platform to require age verification to participate in its in-game chat.
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Popular social game platform Roblox has begun its voluntary age checks for players using in-game chat features. The change brings age-based communications to the platform, allowing players to communicate only with users within their age group.
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