GameSpot

Roblox Blocked In Russia For "Negatively Impacting" Children

The country's communications watchdog said the platform's distribution of extremist materials, including "LGBT propaganda," ...
The Escapist

Are we supposed to feel sorry for the Roblox CEO because he kept getting questioned on our kids’ safety?

Look, I get it, I really do. When a CEO of a billion-dollar tech company like Roblox turns up for an interview at the New York Times, and the interviewer selfishly obsesses over whether the platform ...
Eurogamer

Roblox boss says problem of predators is an "opportunity" for the platform, in disastrous interview following latest child safety measures

Roblox's CEO has called the problem of predators on the platform an "opportunity", as the company updates its safety measures with age verification checks. Roblox is predominantly used by children and ...
Futurism

CEO of Roblox Says Child Predators on the Platform Are an “Opportunity”

Though the children’s gaming platform Roblox has notched over 200 million daily users at its peak, they’re not all there for fun and games. Active since 2006, the extremely popular online game has ...
The New York Times

Roblox, Where Kids Game and Chat, Will Analyze Users’ Faces to Verify Age

The popular gaming platform said the tool was designed to stop children from chatting with older users they didn’t know. By Jenny Gross The online gaming platform Roblox this week rolled out a new ...
Polygon

Roblox's selfie verification is a preview of an annoying internet future

Roblox is in a tight spot. After years of reports involving child predators on Roblox, the company faces pressure from the public and government to clean up its platform. The company's solution, ...
The Conversation

Roblox set to start checking people’s ages. But it will need to do more to keep kids safe

Lisa M. Given receives funding from the Australian Research Council. She is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the Association for Information Science and Technology.
Los Angeles Times

Roblox to scan users’ faces to verify age amid persistent child safety concerns

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Roblox, a popular gaming platform that’s faced growing scrutiny over child safety concerns, said Tuesday it will ...
The Hill

Roblox steps up age checks, will group younger users into age-based chats

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to privately message other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to message people ...
Chicago Tribune

Roblox steps up age checks and groups younger users into age-based chats

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to chat with other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to communicate with people ...
Business Wire

Roblox Expands Facial Age Checks for Communication, Setting New Safety Standard

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 ...
TheWrap

Roblox Opens IP Licensing to All Partners, Letting More Creators Make Games About Top Properties | Exclusive

The Frontman in "The Squid Game" on Roblox (Photo Credit: Roblox, Netflix) The Roblox sandbox just got a whole lot bigger. Starting Tuesday, the gaming platform is opening up its Roblox License ...