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Online gaming platform Roblox is rolling out more new safety features
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these ones specifically for 13 to 17-year-olds. The new aspects are meant to give teenagers more freedom while using the platform
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than their younger counterparts, but not as much as adults. With the new safety features
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teens will be able to name trusted connections, allowing them to chat without filters
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Roblox says this will reduce the incentive for teens to move interactions off-platform
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where they may be exposed to greater risk. To establish these trusted connections, Roblox will have people submit a video selfie
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which artificial intelligence will then determine if it believes that person is between 13 and 17 years old
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For teens to make a connection with someone older than 18 on Roblox
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they will have to scan a QR code or import the contact directly
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On top of that, Roblox is adding new online status controls, a do not disturb mode, and controls for parents who link their accounts to a teen's account
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