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 ...
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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 environments.

eSafety commissioner says Roblox age restrictions come after negotiations, fine threats

Roblox said its age-checking technology would limit inappropriate conversations between children and adults on the platform.
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Platforms exempt from social media ban still not safe, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says

A platform known to be used by boys and men to sadistically “hunt” Australian girls will not be included in the under-16 ...
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Why Did Turkey Ban Roblox? Reason Explained

In a surprising turn of events for the gaming industry, Turkey has decided to ban the renowned children’s gaming platform Roblox. The embargo was sanctioned just days after they issued a nationwide ...

Roblox adds major new BLOCK feature to protect kids from dangerous online predators

ROBLOX is making it harder for dangerous predators to chat with children online by introducing a new age check. The move ...