Roblox Adds Trusted Connections and Age Estimation for Safer Teen Interaction

Roblox boosts teen safety with age estimation tech, trusted connections, and new privacy tools for users aged 13–17.
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Roblox Adds Trusted Connections and Age Estimation for Safer Teen Interaction
Roblox Introduces Trusted Connections and Age Estimation to Protect Teens Teen safety on Roblox has become a growing concern among parents and lawmakers. With millions of active teen users on its platform, Roblox is taking a proactive step by rolling out new safeguards for teens , including advanced age estimation technology and a feature called Trusted Connections . These updates aim to give teens more freedom to communicate with real-life friends while ensuring their digital interactions are secure and appropriate. The move comes as part of Roblox’s broader commitment to safety and privacy, especially after increasing pressure from government officials and concerned parents. Image Credits:Gabby Jones/Bloomberg / Getty Images Trusted Connections Give Teens More Freedom—With Safety First The most prominent update Roblox is launching is Trusted Connections , which allows users aged 13–17 to connect and communicate more freely with people they know in real life. Traditionally, Roblox filters a…