Roblox is introduces video-based age checks to restrict messaging by age group, aiming to boost child safety. Here’s what we know.

Roblox is now rolling out facial age checks and age-based grouping for chat features on a voluntary basis ahead of it becoming mandatory in select markets next month.

Jo Ling Kent reports it comes after dozens of families have sued Roblox and Discord for allegedly failing to protect children from sexual predators on their platforms.