Roblox, the popular online gaming platform with 151 million users, is adding new safety rules to protect kids after dozens of lawsuits were brought against the company. Critics say the announcement is long overdue after children have been exposed to dangerous elements for many years.

Roblox will soon have players verify their age using an AI-powered face scan or ID. Kids will only be able to chat with others around their age, not adults. The platform will also give parents more control over who their kids can talk to.

"By requiring facial age checks to access chat features, we're helping create an age-appropriate environment for every user, and we encourage the broader industry to adopt similar standards," Roblox Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman said in a statement.

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