10 stories tagged #Roblox

  1. Social Media on Trial: Four Landmark Cases Reshaping Tech Liability
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    Social Media on Trial: Four Landmark Cases Reshaping Tech Liability

    Major lawsuits against Meta, YouTube, Roblox, and Discord challenge platform immunity and child safety standards, potentially transforming US tech regulation and business models.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. Campaigners Demand FTC Inquiry into Roblox Over Child Safety
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    Campaigners Demand FTC Inquiry into Roblox Over Child Safety

    Jonathan Haidt and child safety groups file a dossier with the FTC, alleging Roblox's design and monetization exploit children.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Indonesia Plans E-Commerce Ban for Under-16s to Combat Scams
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    Indonesia Plans E-Commerce Ban for Under-16s to Combat Scams

    Indonesia is set to ban e-commerce for children under 16, following its social media crackdown, to protect minors from online scams.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Roblox Shares Plunge 19% on Weak Forecast Amid Safety Overhaul
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    Roblox Shares Plunge 19% on Weak Forecast Amid Safety Overhaul

    Roblox slashed its 2025 bookings forecast by up to $1.2B, citing new safety measures that are slowing user growth. Shares fell 19%.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Roblox Plunges 24% After Slashing Forecast on Safety Measures
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    Roblox Plunges 24% After Slashing Forecast on Safety Measures

    Roblox cut its annual bookings forecast, citing safety measures that hinder growth, causing shares to plummet.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Roblox Overhauls Accounts for Enhanced Child Safety Measures
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    Roblox Overhauls Accounts for Enhanced Child Safety Measures

    Roblox implements age-based accounts and stricter content reviews to bolster online safety for its young user base, addressing global scrutiny over child endangerment concerns.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Roblox to Launch Revenue Share for Ads in 2027
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    Roblox to Launch Revenue Share for Ads in 2027

    Roblox plans to introduce a revenue-sharing model for in-game brand deals starting January 2027, aiming to boost creator earnings and standardize ad pricing across its platform.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Malaysia Arrests Six Youths in Islamic State Extremism Probe
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    Malaysia Arrests Six Youths in Islamic State Extremism Probe

    Malaysian police detain six individuals aged 16-21 for suspected Islamic State-linked extremism, warning of further arrests and investigating online radicalization influences.

    3mo ago 1 min read