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 ...
Des Moines Register

13-year-old's family thought Roblox was safe. Now they're suing over her alleged abduction

The family of a 13-year-old girl from West Des Moines is suing Roblox, claiming the platform failed to protect her from online sexual predators. The lawsuit alleges the girl was groomed and later ...
Los Angeles Times

Girl was kidnapped by man who messaged her on Roblox, officials say. 10-year-old found safe

A Southern California 10-year-old was found safe Sunday, a day after being kidnapped by a stranger she had been communicating with on Roblox and the messaging platform Discord, authorities said. The ...

Roblox will require age estimation to chat starting next year

Roblox will soon require that users go through an age estimation process if they want to be able to chat with other people on ...

Roblox bets on facial scanning to keep its youngest users safe

Justin Patchin, criminal justice professor at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, on new age verification guidelines for the online gaming platform Roblox, and tips for parents to protect their ...