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Beyond The Blox

Beyond The Blox

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 Stay updated on the Roblox metaverse with our visual podcast on the latest news, features, and events. Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Join the Discord: https://discord.lastlevel.co.uk Beyond The Blox is produced by Seb Jensen for Last Level Studios. #BeyondTheBloxLast Level Studios SF
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  • Roblox is using AI face scans to split chat by age

    Roblox is using AI face scans to split chat by age
    2025/11/26
    This week is a deep dive special into safety on Roblox and the recent features rolling out to combat bad actors: age estimation, chat segregation, social links ban and developer restrictions in Studio.We talk through the background context on the tough safety challenges Roblox faces; the added pressure from media and lawsuits; and what we think of the platform changes.All three of us are Roblox developers, over 18 years old. You might have a different perspective or opinion on the topics covered - let us know in the comments to continue the discussion.Chapters:(00:00) Intro(01:38) Main Challenges - Text, voice & rated content(08:00) Pressure - News media & lawsuits(12:40) CHANGE #1 - Chat segregation by age group(19:24) CHANGE #2 - AI age estimation(28:08) Combining signals - Possible future changes(30:03) CHANGE #3 - Social links removed in-game(35:34) Preventing off-platform chat - Discord(40:04) CHANGE #4 - Studio restriction by age group(43:42) OutroSeason 3 Episode 9Sources:- Roblox Safety information— Learn about parental controls: https://corp.roblox.com/parental-controls— Safety and Privacy tools: https://corp.roblox.com/safety-tools— Understanding age checks: https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/39143693116052-Understanding-Age-Checks-on-Roblox- Age checks, AI age estimation, chat restrictions— Roblox blog: https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2025/11/roblox-requires-age-checks-limits-minor-and-adult-chat— Roblox Developer Forum: https://devforum.roblox.com/t/age-checks-to-access-chat-studio-team-create-and-links-on-roblox/4079702— BBC News: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2lp5pn9e1qo— New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/business/roblox-age-verification.html— The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/nov/18/roblox-facial-age-estimation-children-adults-chats-blocked— CNN: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/18/tech/roblox-ai-age-verification-youth-safety- Reports of inaccurate age estimation— https://x.com/Stargenix19/status/1988085501803589980— https://x.com/xNekorii/status/1986211434133369331— https://x.com/imgarfie/status/1991026544576507927— https://x.com/BossyFrosty213/status/1991568781458698396— https://x.com/SilverSlayer908/status/1991134194047545621— https://x.com/wolfboyswagger/status/1991201412986925212- Interviews and podcasts— New York Times (Hard Fork): https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/podcasts/hardfork-roblox-child-safety.html— Roblox Tech Talks - Safety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckNAwhl-n0g— Roblox Tech Talks - Update on Our Safety Initiatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuPGe99m8zs- Prior reporting - incl. lawsuits and incidents— Schlep cease and desist: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/roblox-ceo-resign-cease-desist-schlep-b2807586.html— Attorney General Alliance: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/attorney-general-alliance-launches-new-initiative-to-protect-children-online-302598417.html— Kentucky AG lawsuit: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kentucky-attorney-general-russell-coleman-sues-roblox/— Louisiana AG lawsuit: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/08/15/us/louisiana-roblox-lawsuit-child-protection-hnk— Texas AG lawsuit: https://www.reuters.com/world/texas-sues-roblox-allegedly-concealing-safety-concerns-parents-2025-11-06/— Florida criminal subpoenas: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/florida-attorney-general-issues-subpoenas-roblox-over-child-safety-2025-10-20/— Restrictions by country: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roblox#Restrictions_by_countryHosts:- Adam (BanTech): https://lastlevel.co.uk/adam- Fedor (LoadingL0n3ly): https://x.com/LoadingL0n3ly- Anthony (sublivion): https://www.roblox.com/users/44028290/profile----------------------------Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.Visit https://lastlevel.co.uk/podcast for more.Join the Discord: https://discord.lastlevel.co.ukBeyond The Blox is produced by Seb Jensen for Last Level Studios.
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  • Watch ads for an extra life: New Roblox monetization

    Watch ads for an extra life: New Roblox monetization
    2025/11/19

    This week Rewarded Video Ads rolled out to everyone, developers got better tools to reimport meshes, content sharing APIs were released to make our own versions of Roblox Moments, Today’s Picks in the avatar marketplace is going festive, Studio Script Sync is in beta, game page videos got an upgrade and Roblox have opened up the ability to opt-in game passes for Robux purchases.


    Chapters:

    (00:00) Intro

    (01:13) Monetisation - Rewarded Video Ads

    (07:57) Studio - Reimport Beta

    (14:42) Moments - Content Sharing API

    (19:41) Marketplace - Evolving Today’s Picks

    (22:58) Roblox Trivia

    (28:30) Studio - Script Sync Beta

    (34:52) Game Page - Video Previews

    (40:37) Monetisation - Robux and Gamepass Bundles

    (44:43) Outro


    Season 3 Episode 8


    Sources:

    - Rewarded Video Ads

    — https://devforum.roblox.com/t/rewarded-video-ads-are-now-available-to-all-ads-eligible-creators/4063278

    - Studio Reimport (beta)

    — https://devforum.roblox.com/t/studio-beta-reimport-one-click-updates-for-imported-3d-content/4068650

    - Content Sharing APIs (beta)

    — https://devforum.roblox.com/t/beta-content-sharing-apis-use-upload-api-and-recommendations-api-to-drive-discovery-and-engagement/4065417

    - Marketplace Today’s Picks

    — https://devforum.roblox.com/t/evolving-today%E2%80%99s-picks-in-marketplace/4063692

    — Submit nominations: https://survey.roblox.com/jfe/form/SV_8cZb94oj9OvQm9g

    - Studio Script Sync (beta)

    — https://devforum.roblox.com/t/studio-script-sync-now-in-beta/4065468

    - Video Previews

    — https://devforum.roblox.com/t/video-previews-for-your-games-page/4068103

    - “Buy Robux” Pass Bundles

    — https://devforum.roblox.com/t/opt-in-your-passes-for-the-buy-robux-page/4065622


    Hosts:

    - Adam (BanTech): https://lastlevel.co.uk/adam

    - Fedor (LoadingL0n3ly): https://x.com/LoadingL0n3ly

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    Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

    Visit https://lastlevel.co.uk/podcast for more.

    Join the Discord: https://discord.lastlevel.co.uk

    Beyond The Blox is produced by Seb Jensen for Last Level Studios.
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  • Roblox created the 4th dimension?! Functional AI

    Roblox created the 4th dimension?! Functional AI
    2025/11/12

    Over the past week we saw Roblox's "4D Generation" early access, which lets users create custom objects with AI, Speech-to-Text beta went live, server CPU allocation became dynamic, and we got Roblox's solution to A/B testing. Plus, custom matchmaking is now available for all developers with configurable signals and experiment testing.


    Chapters:

    (00:00) Intro

    (01:01) 4D Generation - Early Access

    (11:29) Speech-to-Text - API Beta

    (19:12) In-Experience Creation - Custom Avatar Items

    (30:31) Roblox Trivia

    (35:16) Servers - Dynamic CPU Allocation

    (39:56) Testing - Configs and Experiments

    (52:57) Servers - Custom Matchmaking

    (1:01:31) Outro


    Season 3 Episode 7


    Sources:

    - 4D Generation (Early Access)

    — https://devforum.roblox.com/t/early-access-introducing-in-experience-4d-functional-objects-and-enhanced-3d-generation/4050893

    - Speech-to-Text (Beta)

    — https://devforum.roblox.com/t/beta-introducing-the-speech-to-text-api/4044579

    - In-Experience Creation (Beta)

    — https://devforum.roblox.com/t/client-beta-in-experience-creation-for-accessories-and-layered-clothing/4037419

    - More Server CPU, Dynamic Allocation

    — https://devforum.roblox.com/t/launching-even-more-server-cpu/4044040

    - Configs and Experiments

    — https://devforum.roblox.com/t/live-now-use-configs-and-experiments-to-grow-your-game-faster/4051385

    - Custom Server Matchmaking

    — https://devforum.roblox.com/t/custom-matchmaking-is-now-available-to-all-experiences-on-roblox/4051419

    — How matchmaking works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUMlnldI53A

    — Developer docs: https://create.roblox.com/docs/matchmaking


    Hosts:

    - Adam (BanTech): https://lastlevel.co.uk/adam

    - Fedor (LoadingL0n3ly): https://x.com/LoadingL0n3ly

    ----------------------------

    Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

    Visit https://lastlevel.co.uk/podcast for more.

    Join the Discord: https://discord.lastlevel.co.uk

    Beyond The Blox is produced by Seb Jensen for Last Level Studios.
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