The Verge

Roblox is banning kids from ‘social hangout’ spaces

Roblox is introducing changes to make things safer for kids after recent reports about child abuse linked to the platform. Roblox is introducing changes to make things safer for kids after recent ...
TechCrunch

Roblox adds safety measures to ban kids under 13 from social spaces and other experiences

Throughout the years, several reports have accused Roblox, the popular gaming platform aimed at preteens, of lacking strict safety protocols for children, which exposes them to dangers such as ...
Sydney Morning Herald

The hidden social media apps buried inside Roblox games

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Children using Roblox have access to social media apps buried inside games, sparking warnings the popular online platform is dangerous ...
The Verge

Roblox is still trying to convince lawmakers it’s not social media

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The kid-friendly gaming platform doesn’t want to be swept up in efforts to kick kids off of social media. The kid ...
Eurogamer

Roblox's new 'sensitive issues' label deemed "a step backward for both creative expression and social justice" by advocacy groups

UPDATE 01/10/25: Roblox has responded to criticism of its "sensitive issues" descriptor, stating it wishes to empower parents. "We welcome and value creativity and expression on Roblox," reads a ...
Reuters

Roblox to require age checks to use platform's chat features

WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Gaming platform Roblox will require users to verify their age using facial recognition software to chat with other players, a company executive said, with the goal of ...