Roblox is adding an 'age estimation' feature for teens

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By Karissa BellJul 17, 2025, 7:00 am380 pts
Roblox is joining the growing ranks of online platforms that are trying to better understand the ages of their teen users. The company is rolling out a new " age estimation " feature for teens 13 and older. With the update, teens will be prompted for an age check that requires a video selfie in order to access…

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