Roblox Exec Says Age Verification Needs Improvement
Roblox's vice president of safety product policy, Eliza Jacobs, told NBC News that Roblox is "optimistic" that its new facial age estimation tech will "continue to get better," saying, "Ticking a box to say you're 13 or older, it's not enough anymore." NBC invited a group of kids to try out Roblox's new video selfie age check process, but they weren't able to get around it with a fake mustache. Jacobs claims Roblox's facial age estimates can typically land "within 1.4 years o
Roblox's vice president of safety product policy, Eliza Jacobs, stated that simply checking a box to confirm age is no longer sufficient. She mentioned that the company is optimistic about improving its facial age estimation technology. NBC tested the new video selfie age check process with children, but they could not bypass it using a fake mustache. Jacobs noted that Roblox's facial age estimates are usually within 1.4 years of a child's actual age. The company plans to use this technology to categorize players by age. The new system aims to enhance online safety for younger users. The Verge provided further details on the development.
The update highlights efforts to improve child safety on online platforms.
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