A Los Angeles County mother said her daughter met a sexual predator on the popular children’s gaming platform Roblox, claiming the company is not doing enough to protect vulnerable players who are too ...

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This week the company announced that it would require users to undergo an A.I.-powered age estimation process in order to chat with others on the platform. Will this change reassure parents? By Kevin ...

"Delaying children’s access to social media accounts gives them valuable time to learn and grow, free of the powerful, unseen forces of harmful and deceptive design features such as opaque algorithms ...

Streaming has grown into a cultural force that shapes how people gather and interact. During the “new normal,” when much of ...

The social media accounts of Australians aged under-16 must be deactivated, with companies facing fines for not complying.

A New Kind of Tech Landscape Armed with a press badge, a tiramisu latte, and the lingering inspiration from visiting the ...

If you've ever watched your teen hop onto a Discord server faster than they'll answer your text, you've probably wondered what is so magical about hanging out online. Today's kids aren't just ...

"Roblox" is one of the world's most popular online gaming platforms, offering millions of user-generated games across various genres. Its open-ended design allows players to explore adventures, create ...

Roblox will launch facial age checks as a requirement for all users who want to access communication features beginning next month. The gaming platform has also implemented age-based chats to limit ...

Trading items is a core part of "Roblox" community experience, allowing players to exchange Limited and Limited U items, build collections, and increase their in-game wealth. However, with the ...

Following a spate of lawsuits and investigations over its child safety systems, Roblox is going to implement mandatory facial verification for all users who want to access communication features, ...