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Allegations of child exploitation on Roblox prompt Florida investigation, lawsuits

ORLANDO, Fla. – Allegations of child exploitation and grooming on Roblox have sparked legal action and a criminal investigation in Florida. On Monday, the state announced it is targeting the popular ...
RiverBender.com

Madison County Mother Files Child Sexploitation Lawsuit Against Roblox, Discord

EDWARDSVILLE A lawsuit filed on behalf of a 14-year-old Madison County boy and his mother alleges the companies behind Roblox ...
CBS News

A family sued Roblox and Discord, alleging a sex offender communicated with their son on the platforms. He now battles depression.

Journalist Jo Ling Kent joined CBS News in July 2023 as the senior business and technology correspondent for CBS News. Kent has more than 15 years of experience covering the intersection of technology ...
AZ Central

When is Roblox shutting down? Is Roblox getting banned on Sept. 1? What to know

Rumors have been swirling that popular online gaming platform Roblox is shutting down. Roblox allows users to make a virtual universe and participate in millions of games and interactive ...
GameSpot

Is Roblox Safe? A Parent's Guide To Roblox Safety Policies

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Games have entertained children and adults alike since their inception, but some are themed and geared towards a younger audience. However, with ...
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 ...
NBC News

Roblox, Discord sued after 15-year-old boy was allegedly groomed online before he died by suicide

The mother of a 15-year-old California boy who took his own life is now suing Roblox and Discord over his death, alleging her son was groomed and coerced to send explicit images on the apps. Rebecca ...
TechCrunch

Roblox no longer allows users under 13 to message others outside of games

Roblox will not let users under the age of 13 message others outside of games and experiences on the platform, the company said Friday. Roblox also announced a series of other built-in protections ...
People

Roblox Facing Mounting Lawsuits as Parents Across U.S. Allege Company Enables Child Predators

A new federal complaint accuses the gaming giant of ignoring warnings about exploitative content and failing to protect children Gabby Jones/Bloomberg/Getty A new filing describes a 10-year-old girl ...
Benzinga.com

Netflix Cozies Up To Roblox: Gamers Get 'Digital Theme Park' For 'Stranger Things,' 'One Piece' And More Streaming Hits

Netflix launches a new hub inside the Roblox gaming platform. The new partnership highlights several key Netflix series and could also be used for premieres and events. Up Next: Get 5 Dark Horse ...
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 ...