She just wanted to play Roblox with friends. Then the messages from a predator began.

Roblox is one of the world’s most popular kids’ games, but lawsuits around the country allege predators are hiding in plain sight.
Detroit News

Oakland Co. 10-year-old girl sexually exploited on Roblox, lawsuit says

An Oakland County mother has filed a federal lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the popular online game platform enabled predators to sexually exploit her 10-year-old daughter. The plaintiff says Roblox ...
TweakTown

Roblox CEO wants to add an in-game dating feature, despite 40% of players being under 13yrs old

TL;DR: Roblox CEO David Baszucki envisions Roblox as a wellness platform addressing loneliness by connecting users, with plans for age-verified, opt-in dating features for users 21 and older. Despite ...
PC Gamer

Roblox makes unrated games inaccessible starting next month, has a plan for old favorites 'to ensure these cherished classics are not lost'

Roblox is in the midst of expanding and implementing new systems and policies around age verification and user safety, including setting a date for when it plans to restrict unrated Roblox experiences ...
New York Post

Roblox, Discord sued over 15-year-old boy’s suicide after alleged sexual abuse online

The mother of a 15-year-old boy who killed himself is suing Roblox and Discord for wrongful death, alleging the apps’ lack of guardrails allowed her son to be sexually coerced by an adult predator ...
TechCrunch

Roblox announces short-form video feed for gameplay clips, new AI tools for creators, and more

Online gaming platform Roblox is launching a TikTok-like short-form video feed for sharing gameplay moments, the company unveiled on Friday at the Roblox Developers Conference. The company also ...