Roblox's latest safety overhaul isn't just a policy tweak. It's a structural redesign of how the platform works for millions of children under 16, bringing age-appropriate game access and automatic ...

Companies such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Microsoft and Google were able to scan content using automated programmes to detect and report prohibited depictions of child sexual abuse. — AFP BRUSSELS: From ...

In Europe, as part of efforts to combat child sexual abuse content (CSAM), there is a framework called ' Chat Control ' that requires scanning communications on messaging apps and social media. It has ...

The EU Parliament had to vote again on the Commission's desired extension of "voluntary chat control" – and rejected it. This means Parliament is sticking to its line. MEPs had already rejected the ...

Real-time chat rephrasing removes or alters banned words and phrases in messages. Real-time chat rephrasing removes or alters banned words and phrases in messages. is a news writer covering all things ...

ATLANTA — Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr has announced an investigation into the popular online gaming and chat platform Roblox. Carr says the investigation is a result of repeated reports of ...

A recent criminal case involving minors who met someone through Roblox has renewed discussion about online safety. Law enforcement reports that communication moved across multiple platforms. The ...

A man in Mexico is accused of using the chat feature inside the online game Roblox to persuade two girls, ages 10 and 16, to leave their home and travel with him toward Mexico City. The case, which ...

Wanting to game in peace? Maybe fish and gaze at the sunset, without someone trying to chat your blocking ear off? Here’s how. Roblox may not be known for being the most peaceful of platforms, with a ...

Roblox, the online gaming platform used by millions of children and adults worldwide, is now requiring mandatory age verification for users who want to access online chat features. The new policy ...

Roblox's AI-powered age verification system is stumbling out of the gate just one week after roll out. Credit: George Chan/Getty Images Roblox kicked off 2026 by attempting to deal with its most ...

Roblox’s latest safety update is reshaping how millions of users communicate — and not everyone is happy about it. After the platform began requiring AI-based age verification to unlock chat features, ...