Roblox
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worldCampaigners 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.
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worldIndonesia 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.
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worldRoblox 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%.
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techRoblox Plunges 24% After Slashing Forecast on Safety Measures
Roblox cut its annual bookings forecast, citing safety measures that hinder growth, causing shares to plummet.
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techRoblox 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.
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techRoblox 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.
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worldMalaysia 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.
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techRoblox 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.