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Roblox to Roll Out Facial Age Estimation to All Users by Year-End, Switches to IARC Ratings

Roblox says tighter age checks will curb adult‑minor contact as lawsuits plus new laws test its safeguards.

Overview

  • The company will require age estimation for anyone using communication features like voice and text chat before 2026.
  • Facial analysis of video selfies will be paired with ID verification and verified parental consent to assess user ages.
  • Roblox plans new systems that restrict conversations between adults and minors unless they have verified real‑world connections.
  • A partnership with the International Age Rating Coalition will replace Roblox’s maturity labels with regional ratings such as ESRB, PEGI, GRAC, and USK.
  • The updates follow legal challenges from states including Louisiana and growing age‑assurance rules, with Roblox pointing to tools like Roblox Sentinel and more than 100 safety updates this year.