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Roblox Rolls Out Video Selfie Age Estimation and Trusted Connections

Players must now verify their age with a video selfie or ID to access unfiltered chat in a revamped social framework with privacy details pending.

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Overview

  • Roblox’s Age Estimation feature requires players to submit video selfies, which are compared against a diverse dataset to estimate age.
  • Players can alternatively upload government-issued IDs to verify age and unlock the new Trusted Connections tier for unfiltered chat.
  • The two-tier Connections system replaces the old friends list, with unverified accounts limited to filtered communication in the standard tier.
  • Users under 13 cannot access Trusted Connections, and minors seeking Trusted links with adults must confirm real-life relationships via QR codes or contact imports.
  • While Roblox pledges secure handling of biometric data, the company has not provided detailed privacy or security protocols for the selfie system.