The platform has introduced an age-verification system following failures to protect minors, who are exposed to contact with ...

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The new safety measure comes as Roblox faces criticism and at least 35 lawsuits alleging users meet and abuse children on the ...

While some experts have expressed caution about the reliability of facial age estimation tools, Matt Kaufman, chief safety ...

The rules will make it so kids and teens can only message people within a similar age group to their own. The moves come as ...

Children will no longer be able to chat to adult strangers on Roblox - one of the world's most popular gaming platforms - as ...

Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), an immersive gaming and creation platform, today announced it is in the process of rolling out age-based chat, following its announcement in September. Roblox will be ...

Roblox is taking a controversial new step to combat the pervasive issue of online predators in its chat rooms.

Roblox looks like a harmless kids’ game - but it’s actually one of the most exploitative businesses on the planet. Children are encouraged to “create games” for free while Roblox takes nearly all the ...

Justin Patchin, criminal justice professor at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, on new age verification guidelines for the online gaming platform Roblox, and tips for parents to protect their ...