Parents on MSN

What Roblox's Latest Changes Mean for Your Kids' Online Safety

The gaming platform announced new parental controls. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Roblox is the latest platform amping up its ...
Parents on MSN

Parents Are Encouraging Others To Delete Roblox—Should You?

The gaming platform implemented new parental controls in November 2024, but a new controversy has arisen. Fact checked by ...
Des Moines Register

13-year-old's family thought Roblox was safe. Now they're suing over her alleged abduction

The family of a 13-year-old girl from West Des Moines is suing Roblox, claiming the platform failed to protect her from online sexual predators. The lawsuit alleges the girl was groomed and later ...
CBS News

A family sued Roblox and Discord, alleging a sex offender communicated with their son on the platforms. He now battles depression.

Journalist Jo Ling Kent joined CBS News in July 2023 as the senior business and technology correspondent for CBS News. Kent has more than 15 years of experience covering the intersection of technology ...
Law

New Suit - Product Liability

Roblox, the online game platform, and Fortnite-developer Epic Games were hit with a product liability lawsuit on Sept. 3 in California Superior Court for Los Angeles County. The lawsuit, brought by ...
TechCrunch

Roblox no longer allows users under 13 to message others outside of games

Roblox will not let users under the age of 13 message others outside of games and experiences on the platform, the company said Friday. Roblox also announced a series of other built-in protections for ...
AZ Central

When is Roblox shutting down? Is Roblox getting banned on Sept. 1? What to know

Rumors have been swirling that popular online gaming platform Roblox is shutting down. Roblox allows users to make a virtual universe and participate in millions of games and interactive environments.
Forbes

Roblox Adds New Age Estimation Feature As Controversy Over Child Safety Grows

Roblox, the popular gaming platform that has garnered controversy and lawsuits in recent weeks over allegations it poses a threat to child safety, said Wednesday it is working on new initiatives to ...
lex18

Kentucky attorney general sues Roblox, calls gaming platform 'playground for predators'

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the popular online gaming platform has knowingly allowed itself to become a "playground ...
CBS News

Kentucky attorney general sues Roblox alleging a "playground for predators"

Kentucky has sued Roblox, alleging that children are accessing violent simulation games on the popular gaming platform, including depictions of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, just weeks after the ...
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 ...