Roblox CEO David Baszucki discusses safety concerns as the gaming platform attracts 85 million daily users, with 40% under the age of 13.

Roblox is introducing age verification for users in order to protect younger players and keep them safe while using in-game communication features.

Roblox will scan video selfies of teens to assess their ages as part of a new Trusted Connections feature that gives users access to unfiltered chatting with people they know.

The move comes as Roblox has come under fire in recent years over child safety concerns.

Louisiana sued Roblox last month, alleging the gaming platform is “overrun with harmful content and child predators because it prioritizes user growth.” ...