Brief Summary
This video explores Roblox's new age verification system, which requires users to take a selfie to estimate their age for access to chat features. The content creator attempts to trick the system using various methods, including photos of an old man, Roblox avatars, a 3D model of a Grand Theft Auto character, and a cardboard cutout of Queen Elizabeth. Ultimately, the system accurately estimates the creator's age, leading to a discussion about the system's effectiveness and potential privacy concerns.
- Roblox is implementing age verification using selfies to ensure users are of appropriate age for chat features.
- The creator tests the system's ability to accurately estimate age by attempting to use photos, avatars, and 3D models.
- Despite initial skepticism, the system correctly identifies the creator's age, highlighting its effectiveness.
Intro
The creator introduces Roblox's new age verification system, which requires users to take a selfie to estimate their age. This system is being tested and will be mandatory for all users by 2026. The creator aims to test the system's accuracy and ability to be tricked, considering many kids might try to upload photos of other people.
Testing the System
The creator initiates the age verification process, which prompts them to take a selfie. Since they are on a PC without a camera, they switch to their phone by scanning a QR code. The system requires a video selfie, preventing the upload of static images.
Attempting to Trick the System with Images
The creator first attempts to trick the system by using a photo of an old man displayed on another phone. This method fails because the system requires the face to turn left and right, which a static image cannot do. Next, the creator tries using an old man avatar from the Roblox catalog, holding their phone up to the screen, but this also proves unsuccessful.
More Attempts to Bypass Verification
The creator tries using a 3D model of their own head from Roblox, but the system fails to estimate the age. They then attempt to use a 3D model of a Grand Theft Auto character, which the system initially accepts, but ultimately fails to estimate the age. Finally, the creator tests a cardboard cutout of Queen Elizabeth, which the system recognizes as unverifiable and prompts the user to contact support.
Successful Age Verification
The creator decides to undergo the age verification process using their own face. The system prompts them to turn their face left and right, and it successfully estimates their age as 18+. This grants them access to chat features and other age-appropriate content.
Conclusion
The creator expresses surprise at the system's effectiveness, as they initially believed it would be easily tricked. Despite concerns about data breaches and privacy, the creator acknowledges the system's accuracy. They then ask viewers for their opinions on the new age verification system and whether they plan to use it.
