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

It comes at a time when the online gaming giant faces several lawsuits and growing calls to be included in Australia’s social ...

Roblox introduces controversial age verification features following child safety “concerns”

Roblox will soon require all users to verify their age before they can chat to other users after “concerns” about child ...
Adelaide Now

Roblox must be included in social media ban – or it’s already failed | Renee Chopping

This is a vital win for child safety, but without including platforms like Roblox – a “game” in name only – we risk leaving a loophole big enough for predators and exploitative design to slip through.
The Weekly Times

Roblox, Discord: More platforms face Aussie social media ban

The online safety watchdog is vowing the list of sites that will be banned from December 10 – including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, X, Reddit and Kick – won’t be “set and ...
Fox Business

Roblox CEO insists platform is safe for children despite lawsuits over online predators

Roblox CEO and co-founder, Dave Baszucki, says "safety is a top priority," despite a civil lawsuit and a Middle Eastern country's banishment of the online gaming platform. During an interview with FOX ...
Townsville Bulletin

Roblox, Discord: More platforms face Aussie social media ban

Roblox sits “on the line” between gaming and social media as Australia’s landmark under-16s ban takes shape, with the watchdog promising more platforms could follow. The online safety watchdog is ...