Roblox, the online gaming platform that’s wildly popular with young people, has rolled out an age verification program. The platform has received harsh criticism for putting children at risk of contact with predators.
The company has been the target of lawsuits from parent groups and from states, including Texas. Tech expert Omar Gallaga says facial scans will be the basis of the verification scheme.
Highlights from this segment:
– Based on facial scans, Roblox software will place the user in an age category and limit access by older users.
– Roblox has added significant new features in the past 10 years, including chat and virtual-world building, that critics have said give predators more access to children.
– Several states, including Texas, have sued Roblox, charging that the company’s policies have allowed child exploitation.
