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Roblox to introduce age-based accounts in child safety push

Roblox announced on Monday the global launch of Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts, which use mandatory facial age-estimation technology to restrict access for users under 16 to age-appropriate games and features.
Following reports of child grooming and sexual exploitation, Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant placed Roblox on notice in February, prompting this comprehensive platform overhaul to address safety concerns.
Games must pass a "rigorous three-step review process" involving Developer Verification, Real-Time Evaluation, and Games Eligibility Check, with Developers required to maintain a paid Roblox Plus subscription at $4.99 per month.
Parents gain granular control to block specific games individually, while Chat remains disabled by default for younger users, limiting content exposure based on age-appropriate maturity ratings.
Roblox plans to roll out these accounts globally from June 2026 onwards, as regulators continue monitoring compliance with the Online Safety Act and measuring effectiveness of the new safety measures.

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