Roblox is under fire from players, developers and child safety experts for disrupting the in-app chat feature while failing to properly protect children from predators, according to multiple reports.

After testing proprietary facial-recognition technology in December, Roblox has announced it is rolling out new mandatory age-verification measures to users across the globe.

"Roblox" is one of the world's most popular online gaming platforms, offering millions of user-generated games across various genres. Its open-ended design allows players to explore adventures, create ...