Roblox Corporation (RBLX) Expands Facial Age Checks for Communication

Group 1 - Roblox Corporation announced the expansion of facial age checks for communication, aiming to limit conversations within similar age groups [1][2] - The company will become the first online gaming platform to implement an age check requirement for communication, which management hopes will set an industry standard [2][3] - Users will need to upload a selfie for age verification, after which they will be allocated to age-appropriate communication channels [3] Group 2 - The company has faced criticism and lawsuits regarding child safety concerns from government officials and attorneys general in multiple states [2] - Wall Street analysts have a positive outlook on Roblox Corporation, with J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley both maintaining Buy ratings on the stock [3] - Roblox operates a user-generated online gaming platform that allows users to create, share, and play 3D experiences [4]