Roblox faces proposed B.C. lawsuit from 12-year-old over addiction claims

A 12-year-old has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the game was designed to keep kids hooked.
Forbes

Roblox Adds New Age Estimation Feature As Controversy Over Child Safety Grows

Roblox, the popular gaming platform that has garnered controversy and lawsuits in recent weeks over allegations it poses a threat to child safety, said Wednesday it is working on new initiatives to ...
The Denver Post

Denver family sues Roblox, Meta over alleged grooming, sexual exploitation of teen girl

A Colorado family is suing online gaming platform Roblox and Instagram owner Meta, alleging the companies’ negligence and misrepresentations about safety facilitated the sexual exploitation of a ...
TechCrunch

Roblox expands use of age-estimation tech and introduces standardized ratings

Amid lawsuits alleging child safety concerns, online gaming service Roblox announced on Wednesday that it’s expanding its age-estimation technology to all users and partnering with the International ...
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 ...
The Daily Dot

“Sorry they got caught”: Roblox to launch adults-only section after mounting pressure from parents

Starting August 28, the platform has begun limiting access to its Restricted content, tightening the age requirement from 17+ to 18+. The shift is happening in phases—users under 18 already can’t find ...