Russia bans Roblox over claims it spreads extremist and LGBTQ "propaganda" content

Russia has banned Roblox in the country over fears that it is rife with inappropriate content that can "negatively impact the spiritual and moral development of ...
Rock Paper Shotgun

Russia bans Roblox, with state censor accusing it of spreading "LGBT propaganda" and "justifying terrorism"

Access to Roblox has been blocked in Russia, with federal censorship body Roskomnadzor accusing it of disseminating "LGBT ...
Longmont Times-Call

Longmont man among 5 indicted for using Discord, Roblox to lure children into making sex assault materials

A Longmont man was arrested and indicted for soliciting children on popular gaming platforms like Discord and Roblox, and ...
FOX8 Cleveland

Sexploitation lawsuit filed against Roblox after Cuyahoga County boy targeted by online predator

More troubling vandalism reported in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District sparks action by CEO Dr. Warren Morgan and has inspired a GoFundMe for victims. Not as frigid tonight, but still plenty ...
Cleveland

Cuyahoga County family sues Roblox, says online gaming app led to sexual exploitation of 13-year-old boy

A Cuyahoga County family has sued Roblox, the popular online gaming platform used by millions of children, alleging it failed to protect users from sexual predators and sexually explicit content. In ...
WTHR

Roblox faces lawsuit after 10-year-old Johnson County girl targeted by online predator

The titles above are just two examples of the thousands of mini-games created by Roblox users. According to investigators, users create virtual environments that other users can join, with some using ...
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Roblox to scan gamers' faces to verify age to protect children

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Roblox, the popular online gaming platform used by millions of children and some adults, is launching facial age checks to use the app’s chat feature. Roblox announced ...
NewsNation

Roblox executive: No ‘silver bullet’ to protect children online

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WTMJ

Assembly Republicans decide to pull bill that would allow online sports betting in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — A last minute change Wednesday on the Assembly floor, as Republicans pulled a bill that would allow tribal casinos to offer online sports betting in Wisconsin. “I don’t think we’re ...
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Roblox is the first online platform to require age checks for communication

Roblox is set to implement facial age checks and age-based chat features on its platform, marking a significant step in online safety standards. The new measures aim to secure access to chat features ...
KYMA

Roblox to rollout new safeguards to protect children online

(CBS, KYMA) - A popular online gaming platform is rolling out new safeguards to protect children from adult strangers. Roblox will soon require gamers to use AI-powered age estimation technology in ...