The pop-up implies that Roblox can sense nearby devices, so if a player thinks they’re alone while on Roblox, they might actually not be.

Roblox highlights that it uses "automated technology" to track and monitor all player communications, and also employs a "large team" of moderators to review content uploaded to the game.

Roblox shares slid more than 20% in early trading, as the gaming giant dialed back its forecasts for growth and first-quarter earnings showed player spending is slowing.