During a recent appearance 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 turn when the focus shifted towards questions about child safety, causing Baszucki to express frustration.
The discussion with Baszucki began with an explanation of the new feature, which will require users to submit a face scan in order to access Roblox’s messaging capabilities. As the interview progressed and he was questioned about allegations of prioritizing growth over safety, Baszucki’s tone appeared to shift, indicating his weariness with the topic.
When co-host Kevin Roose suggested that enhancing AI models could be a key step for Roblox to enhance child safety, Baszucki quickly pointed out that their actions were already aligned with that suggestion. Despite the focus on age-gating, Baszucki emphasized his willingness to discuss a range of topics during the podcast appearance.
