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Why games like Roblox are bad for kids: What parents need to know

The world has completely changed with the progression in technology. Augmented reality and virtual reality can transport a person into a world never seen before. Obviously, something new and ...

Why Roblox Stock Looks Like a Solid Buy Despite Growing Concerns About Safety

Roblox's business is growing at a feverish pace and while child safety concerns shouldn't be ignored, the risks may be a bit ...
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Is Roblox not safe for kids? Game turns nightmare for parents as lawsuits rise

Dubai: Roblox, one of the world’s most popular online gaming platforms, is under intense scrutiny as technical failures, safety concerns, and a rising tide of lawsuits cast a shadow over its rapid ...

Roblox is getting sued, has its own Chris Hansen-backed predator investigators

It’s never good—especially when you’re an online platform primarily known for catering to children—when Chris Hansen’s name starts coming up in articles about you. The former Dateline NBC ...
Yahoo

Roblox using age estimation selfie tech in effort to protect children

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — 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 ...
The Shreveport Times

Is Roblox dangerous for children? Louisiana AG sues site over lack of safety for children

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a lawsuit against popular online gaming platform Roblox over its lack of protection for child users on Thursday, Aug. 14. The lawsuit alleges that Roblox ...

'Nothing will bring my son back': Mom sues Roblox for negligence after son's suicide

A mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Roblox after her 15-year-old was sexually exploited and later killed himself.
CBS News

Child's alleged Roblox kidnapping sparks lawsuit as California laws to protect kids online are stalled

Julie Watts is a national-award-winning investigative correspondent for CBS News, covering California. Her investigations, Capitol accountability reports, and solutions-oriented journalism air weekly ...
KCCI Des Moines

Roblox rolls out open-source AI system to protect kids from predators in chats

NOW. GOOD EVENING. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. TAKING ON AN ONLINE TITAN. THE FAMILY OF A 13 YEAR-OLD WEST DES MOINES GIRL IS SUING ROBLOX. THEY CLAIM SHE MET A MAN WHO CLAIMED TO BE A TEENAGER ON THE ...

Major Roblox change will make logging in a hassle, but there’s a good reason

That’s a strong statement, and in response, Roblox’s Chief Safety Officer, Matt Kaufman, has announced a new plan to implement age estimation for all users. Users will need to verify their age through ...

Roblox Kids in Shambles After Steal a Brainrot Removes Tung Tung Sahur

Roblox Steal a Brainrot removed Tung Tung Tung Sahur from the game following a copyright dispute. Here is all you need to ...

'There is a chance that they will stay in Roblox': Gen Alpha is into PC gaming, but one industry analyst isn't so sure they're going to age out of their favorite haunt

Young people are playing PC games, but they won't necessarily migrate away from Roblox like many assume, says Newzoo's ...