As it faces a growing number of lawsuits alleging it helps facilitate child sexual exploitation, online gaming platform Roblox has unveiled a new age verification system. That system, however, could open it up a different sort of criticism.

The popular app, which has roughly 151 million users, announced last week that it plans to require a facial age check for all users who utilize the Roblox chat system. User verification can be accomplished by either submitting a government ID or by submitting a selfie, which AI will examine to estimate the age of the user.

The verification will begin rolling out in early December in select markets (which do not include the U.S.) and expand globally in January 2026.

“This initiative is designed to provide even more age-appropriate experiences for all

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