Roblox announced an expansion of its age verification systems, with Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman confirming that by the end of 2025 all users accessing chat and voice features will undergo age estimation. The announcement follows lawsuits and criticism, including a lawsuit filed by the US state of Louisiana in August, and builds on over 100 safety initiatives launched since January 2025.
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The platform, which sees around 100 million daily users, revealed that children under 13 accounted for approximately 40% of its user base in 2024.
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The platform, which sees around 100 million daily users, revealed that children under 13 accounted for approximately 40% of its user base in 2024.
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To address these concerns, Roblox has launched over 100 safety initiatives since January 2025.
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Unrated experiences are now unplayable, and the age limit for restricted content has been raised from 17 to 18.
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Roblox has faced mounting scrutiny, including a lawsuit filed by the US state of Louisiana in August, accusing the company of facilitating child exploitation and failing to implement sufficient safety protocols.
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To address these concerns, Roblox has launched over 100 safety initiatives since January 2025.
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