Age Verification Cuts Platform Growth

Mandatory age checks and communication restrictions can materially reduce new user onboarding and monetization for platforms aimed at children and teens. Roblox’s example shows large, short‑term revenue hits (a ~$900M mid‑point downgrade) even as companies argue the changes improve long‑term safety and targeting. — This frames a tangible tradeoff between regulatory/safety demands and platform business models that matters to regulators, parents, investors, and platform policy debates.