Roblox implements facial age checks to enhance online safety for children

A child plays Roblox on a tablet, focused on the screen while surrounded by colorful toys in a cozy living room.

Roblox Corporation announced the implementation of these age verification measures in early October 2023. The technology will use facial recognition to assess the age of players, which is a significant step in addressing the platform’s challenges related to inappropriate content and interactions. This move is part of Roblox’s ongoing efforts to create a safer gaming … Read more

Is it time to switch to eSIM in South Korea

A customer scans their face at a telecom store in South Korea as part of the new facial recognition requirement for purchasing SIM cards.

This measure comes in response to an alarming rise in SIM card-related scams, which have exploited the existing identification processes, leading to substantial financial losses for consumers and companies alike. Major telecommunications companies, including SK Telecom, Korea Telecom, and LG Uplus, are now equipped to implement this technology across their retail outlets. The government has … Read more