"Beginning in the first week of December, Roblox will require users in some markets, including Australia, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, to go through the age estimation process to be able to chat with others. In early January, the requirement will expand to other countries where you're able to use Roblox's chat. After going through the age estimation process, Roblox will assign users into groups: Under 9, 9-12, 13-15, 16-17, 18-20, and 21 plus."
"Elisa (estimated age 12): Elisa has access to chat with users aged 15 or younger in Experience chat. All users 16 or older are prevented from initiating or engaging in chat with her. Marcus (estimated age 18): Marcus has access to chat with users aged 16 or older and could add a younger sibling as a Trusted Connection, as long as they are 13 or older."
Roblox will require users to complete an age estimation process to access chat, with the requirement active for all users starting in early January. The process begins in the first week of December in markets including Australia, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, then expands to other countries where Roblox chat is available. Users will be assigned to age bands: Under 9, 9-12, 13-15, 16-17, 18-20, and 21 plus. Chat access will be limited to users in the same or similar age groups. Example rules show a 12-year-old can only chat with users 15 or younger, while an 18-year-old can chat with users 16 or older and add a 13+ sibling as a Trusted Connection. Images and video used for checks are processed by Persona and deleted immediately after processing. Multiple states have filed lawsuits over child safety on the platform, and the age estimation requirement is one of several recent safety measures.
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