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Roblox is a popular game for kids between ages 12 to 17, but parents should be aware of the risks of their kids being exposed to grooming, and what the company is doing to try to prevent it.

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to privately message other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to message people around their own age.

The moves come as the popular gaming platform continues to face criticism and lawsuits over child safety and a growing number of states and countries are implementing age verification laws.

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The company had previously announced the age estimation tool, which is provided by a

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