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Roblox safety concerns grow after Loxahatchee teen’s alleged death threat

A popular online gaming app used by millions of children now has one teen facing serious charges.Edwin Pride, 17, is accused of threatening to kill a transgende ...

Roblox Exec: Recent ‘Negative Press’ About Platform’s Child Safety Is From Events That ‘Happened Five Years Ago’

Roblox says it's taking accusations of users exhibiting predatory and grooming behavior seriously, while also noting events ...
Paducah Sun

Roblox lawsuits raise alarms over child exploitation; local trauma expert urges parents to monitor kids' online activity

The online gaming platform Roblox faces multiple lawsuits claiming it doesn't do enough to protect the children who use it ...
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'It's unfathomable': YouTuber banned from Roblox warns parents after predator busts

A popular YouTuber known as Schlep has a warning for parents about Roblox after the company banned him from the platform for ...

Roblox removes 100 violative experiences referencing Charlie Kirk following campus assassination

The gaming platform Roblox has taken down more than 100 experiences about Charlie Kirk after the Turning Point USA founder ...
TechCrunch

Roblox announces short-form video feed for gameplay clips, new AI tools for creators, and more

Online gaming platform Roblox is launching a TikTok-like short-form video feed for sharing gameplay moments, the company unveiled on Friday at the Roblox Developers Conference. The company also ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Roblox Tests TikTok-Like App so Players Can Share Game Action

Roblox Corp. is testing a short-form video app similar to TikTok that will allow users to capture and share 30-second clips of their video-game play. Roblox Moments, as the new app is called, will be ...
Business Wire

Roblox Releases Economic Impact Report, Highlighting Global Contribution and Creator Empowerment

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), an immersive gaming and creation platform, today announced the release of its annual U.S. Roblox Economic Impact Report, alongside ...
Engadget

Roblox will require age verification for all users to access communication features

Roblox announced that it aims to roll out age estimation technology to all of its users by the end of 2025. Users on the gaming and social network will have to confirm their age in order to access ...
Forbes

Roblox Adds New Age Estimation Feature As Controversy Over Child Safety Grows

Roblox, the popular gaming platform that has garnered controversy and lawsuits in recent weeks over allegations it poses a threat to child safety, said Wednesday it is working on new initiatives to ...
TechCrunch

Roblox expands use of age-estimation tech and introduces standardized ratings

Amid lawsuits alleging child safety concerns, online gaming service Roblox announced on Wednesday that it’s expanding its age-estimation technology to all users and partnering with the International ...
Polygon

Iconic Roblox game dies off after ending controversial features used for NSFW play

Meep City is a Roblox social game reminiscent of Club Penguin or Toontown where users hang out, decorate homes, and fulfill their slice of life fantasy. At least, that's the pitch. In practice, Meep ...