Roblox is set to implement enhanced safety measures and pay over $12 million as part of a settlement with the state of Nevada. This outcome addresses allegations regarding the company's insufficient protection of children using its gaming platform, as stated by Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford.
As part of the agreement, Roblox will allocate $10 million over three years to promote non-digital activities for children and will introduce age verification for all users. This initiative will employ "facial age estimation technology" and government-issued identification for age confirmation, along with behavioral monitoring to ensure users are accurately aged.
In addition to these measures, Roblox has committed $1 million over two years for an online safety education campaign and $1.5 million to create a liaison position for cooperation with law enforcement. The company's Chief Safety Officer, Matt Kaufman, emphasized the importance of this resolution for establishing a new standard in digital safety.
Roblox is currently facing over 140 lawsuits, including actions from several state attorneys general, concerning similar issues related to child safety on its platform. Two days prior to the settlement, CEO David Baszucki announced plans for new account types aimed at younger users.