In a recent interview on The New York Times’ Hard Fork podcast, Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki discussed the introduction of a new age verification feature on the gaming platform. However, the conversation took a heated turn as questions primarily focused on child safety.
Baszucki initially detailed the feature’s requirement for users to undergo a face scan to access Roblox’s messaging functions. When co-host Kevin Roose suggested enhancing child safety through AI model advancements, Baszucki quickly aligned his response to the company’s existing efforts, stating, ‘Good, so you’re aligning with what we did. High-five.’
Expressing his initial intent to engage in a broader conversation, Baszucki highlighted his enthusiasm for the podcast, emphasizing his willingness to discuss various topics beyond age-gating alone. However, as inquiries shifted towards the company’s safety priorities over growth, Baszucki displayed signs of frustration, responding with a curt ‘Fun. Let’s keep going down this,’ and seeming weary of the continuing focus on this issue.
Source: TechCrunch