Roblox exec says ticking a box for age verification is ‘not enough anymore’

Roblox's vice president of safety product policy, Eliza Jacobs, stated in an interview with NBC News that the company is optimistic about its new facial age estimation technology, believing it will "continue to get better." Jacobs emphasized that simply checking a box to confirm a user is 13 or older is "not enough anymore" for age verification on the platform. Roblox has been developing this technology to enhance user safety, particularly for younger players. The company aims to create a more secure environment by implementing advanced methods to verify user ages, moving beyond traditional self-declaration. This initiative reflects a broader industry trend towards employing more sophisticated tools to protect minors online. The effectiveness and implementation details of this new system are under scrutiny as Roblox seeks to balance user experience with robust safety measures. Further details on the technology's performance and rollout are expected as it is integrated more broadly into the Roblox ecosystem.