9 stories tagged #Roblox

  1. 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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. 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.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. 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.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. 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
  8. Roblox Leverages AI to Transform In-Game Chat Moderation
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    Roblox Leverages AI to Transform In-Game Chat Moderation

    Roblox deploys advanced AI to rewrite profanity and slurs in real-time chat, aiming to enhance civility and gameplay clarity while upholding community standards.

    3mo ago 1 min read