The changes announced Thursday are likely part of Roblox’s efforts to appease both lawmakers and parents. The teen-focused update comes eight months after Roblox launched protections for users under the age of 13.
To unlock Trusted Connections, users need to use the platform’s new age estimation technology to verify their age by taking a selfie video; they must receive an estimation of at least 13 years old to access Trusted Connections. Roblox notes that if the system is unable to verify age with high confidence, their age will remain unconfirmed. If the user doesn’t pass the age estimation, they can confirm their age with ID verification.
