Roblox is now requiring selfies, verified either with a government ID or through an AI review, to use its chat functions.

Gaming giant Roblox Corp says it will roll out compulsory facial recognition or ID checks from next month for players wanting to access its chat features.

The new safety measure comes as Roblox faces criticism and at least 35 lawsuits alleging users meet and abuse children on the gaming platform or that the platform helps facilitate child sexual exploitation and grooming.

Facing pressure from states and families, Roblox will require players to use AI-powered technology that helps verify their age.

Roblox introduces strict age verification for gamers following safety criticism - New system is being introduced for users who want to privately message other players

Roblox, under scrutiny for child safety concerns, will require users to verify their age through a selfie or an ID. They'll only be allowed to chat with others in the same age group unless they confirm they know the other person.

Roblox is starting to roll out the mandatory age checks that will require all of its users to submit an ID or scan their face in order to access the platform's chat features.

It comes at a time when the online gaming giant faces several lawsuits and growing calls to be included in Australia’s social media ban.

Roblox CEO David Baszucki joined CNN’s Pamela Brown to discuss new safety measures to protect young users, including AI-age verification technology. The announcement comes after a growing number of lawsuits that say the platform allegedly failed to deter sexual predators from targeting minors on the popular gaming platform.