This is not a parody, we promise: Roblox It introduces new measures to protect children by requiring video selfies analyzed by AI in children between 13 and 17, to determine whether they are actually 13 to 17 years old. Let the press release speak for itself:
Estimating age is a prerequisite for reliable connections. We expect to use age estimation across age estimation platforms in the future to support user access to age-appropriate features and content. Users always have a choice. Age estimates are optional and can be verified by persons over the age of 13 with their ID, and in the future parental consent will be verified. We believe this represents a major step forward for online safety and hope that other platforms will follow suit.
Let's be clear. The trusted connectivity feature is intended to keep children on the platform and prevent the age of minors from forming connections between unknown users and unknown users. That's a commendable goal. Whether uploading video selfies analyzed by AI is actually a good measure I'm approaching That admirable goal is a completely different argument.
