Roblox will scan video selfies of teens to assess their ages as part of a new Trusted Connections feature that gives users access to unfiltered chatting with people they know.

Roblox is making two big changes to its wildly popular online gaming platform used by millions of children globally. The San Mateo-headquartered tech company has been criticized by some parents for lacking online security safeguards.

Now teens ages 13 to 17 who want to access a special feature designed to make those hangouts even more fun will have to verify their age via a video selfie. Roblox announced the new requirement Thursday as part of a slate of safety and privacy measures.