India, April 13 -- Roblox is making a significant update to its child safety features, introducing new account types based on age, despite some backlash from parents regarding the accuracy of its age detection tech.
With around 144 million users logging in daily, the platform is rolling out "Roblox Kids" and "Roblox Select" accounts aimed at customizing content and communication options according to estimated ages.
To identify a user's age, the system uses tools like facial analysis, and Roblox claims it's usually accurate within about 1.4 years for those under 18. Still, some parents worry their kids might be wrongly classified as older, which could lead to them having fewer safety measures and less parental control.
With the new setup,...