Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors
With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.
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"When you ask them that simple question, users are going to tell you whatever they want to tell you in order to get access."
— Matt Kaufman , Executive
"Parents deserve independent confirmation that the moderation is sufficient, that help systems are effective, and that age checks aren't used for commercial purposes."
— Sonia Livingstone , Academic
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With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.
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