Roblox has launched its age-gated account tiers globally, following a US rollout in May. These mandatory tiers restrict access to games and features based on age, with new parental controls also introduced.
The UK plans a social media ban for under-16s, but details on app inclusion, gaming sites like Roblox, and enforcement via VPNs are sparse. Updates are expected in July.
The UK plans a social media ban for under-16s, but key details are missing regarding apps like Roblox, YouTube Kids, and enforcement via VPNs. Updates are expected in July.
Roblox introduz versões "Select" (9-15 anos) e "Kids" (menores de 9 anos) com jogos e chat restritos. Mudança visa adequação etária e atende a investigações sobre conteúdo impróprio na plataforma.
Roblox, kullanıcı güvenliğini artırmak için video selfie tabanlı yeni bir yaş doğrulama sistemi tanıttı. Sistem, yüz tanıma teknolojisiyle yaşları tahmin ediyor ve sahte bıyık gibi yöntemlerle aşılamıyor. Nisan ayında başlayan bu adımlar, bazı kullanıcılar için kısıtlamalar getirirken, şirketin güvenlik vizyonu öncelikli.
Russia's Roskomnadzor has lifted the ban on the Roblox gaming platform after receiving assurances of compliance with Russian laws. Roblox has implemented measures to protect children and combat inappropriate content, making the service available across Russia.
Russia has lifted its ban on the gaming platform Roblox following widespread complaints from children and parents. The platform was banned in December for allegedly distributing extremist materials and promoting "LGBT propaganda."
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that foreign digital services can return to Russia if they comply with Russian legislation, citing the case of Roblox as an example. The online gaming platform Roblox was previously restricted but is now available again after implementing measures for user safety and age restrictions.
Following Turkey's ban on social media for under-15s, Roblox is implementing parental controls to block children under 15 from accessing the site. The platform, previously blocked in Turkey due to child exploitation content, aims to comply with local laws by establishing a Turkish entity.
A Russian parliamentarian has indicated a potential reconsideration of previous decisions regarding the Roblox platform, provided it adheres to required safety standards and integrates within the Russian legal framework. The MP expressed support for this approach, emphasizing a two-way street for integration and cooperation.
Roblox is accessible again in Russia after the company met legal requirements for user safety and child protection, according to the Russian Ministry of Digital Development. Access was previously restricted in December 2025.
La plateforme de jeux vidéo Roblox, populaire auprès des enfants, est devenue un lieu de prédation pour des pédocriminels, avec 500 signalements en 2025 en France, une hausse de 20% par rapport à 2024.
Uma adolescente de 16 anos foi resgatada em Campo Maior, Piauí, após denúncia de aliciamento para prostituição em troca de drogas. Suspeitos fugiram e seguem foragidos. A jovem, de Nazaré do Piauí, foi entregue à mãe e o caso é investigado.
Um homem foi preso em Capitão de Campos, Piauí, suspeito de estuprar a própria filha de 15 anos. A vítima pediu socorro através do jogo online Roblox, o que iniciou a investigação policial.
Child safety groups have filed a complaint with the FTC, urging an investigation into Roblox for alleged "unfair and deceptive" practices related to in-game purchases and chat features that may exploit children's vulnerabilities.
Child safety advocates, including Jonathan Haidt, have urged the FTC to investigate Roblox, citing concerns over its "engagement-maximising design features" and exposure of children to harmful content and adults. They allege the platform prioritizes profit over child safety.
Delegado de Pernambuco alerta que plataformas de jogos online como Discord e Roblox podem ser "incubadoras" para cibercriminosos, onde jovens evoluem de trapaças a fraudes bancárias e golpes com PIX e criptomoedas.
Delegado de Pernambuco alerta que plataformas de jogos online como Discord e Roblox podem ser 'incubadoras' para cibercriminosos, que evoluem de trapaças em games para fraudes bancárias e outros crimes graves.
Roblox hat im ersten Quartal 2026 einen Rückgang der täglich aktiven Nutzer von 144 auf 132 Millionen verzeichnet. Das Unternehmen führt dies unter anderem auf die im Januar eingeführte verschärfte Altersprüfung zurück. Trotz eines Umsatzwachstums von 39 Prozent im Jahresvergleich korrigierte Roblox seine Wachstumserwartungen für 2026 nach unten: Umsatzwachstum nun 20-25 Prozent (zuvor 23-29), Buchungswachstum nur noch 8-12 Prozent. 51 Prozent der Nutzer haben bisher eine Altersüberprüfung abgeschlossen, in den USA sind es 65 Prozent.
Roblox shares fell 18% Friday after the company reported Q1 earnings showing its new child safety measures weighed on bookings. The age-check verification feature restricted communication for non-verified users and slowed new user acquisition, causing the company to slash its 2026 bookings guidance from $8.28B-$8.55B to $7.33B-$7.6B. Despite beating Wall Street estimates with a 35-cent per share loss and $1.73B revenue, Roblox faces over 140 lawsuits alleging failure to protect children from sexual exploitation.
Roblox reported 132 million daily active users in Q1 2026, down from 144 million at end of 2025, citing its age-verification rollout as slowing new user acquisition. Revenue grew to $1.4 billion, while Russia's December 2025 ban also contributed to the decline. The company warns its safety push will lower topline growth expectations for 2026.
Roblox reports 132 million daily active users globally in Q1 2026, down from 144 million at end of 2025, citing its age-check rollout that slowed new user acquisition and Russia's December 2025 ban. Revenue grew to $1.4 billion, though the company warns safety features will lower topline growth expectations for 2026. Fifty-one percent of global users and 65% of US users have completed age verification.
Roblox, a gaming platform popular with kids, announced Thursday that children under 16 in Indonesia will be required to undergo facial scans to verify their age to comply with new restrictions on minors’ use of social media and digital platforms in the country. Nicky Jackson Colaco, Roblox’s vice-president and global head of public policy, announced the changes in a press conference in Jakarta, describing them among the strictest that the company has implemented anywhere in the world. She said...
Executives from Meta, Roblox and TikTok denied their platforms are inherently addictive to children during a Westminster hearing, arguing there is no evidence platforms are 'addictive by nature'. The appearance followed a Los Angeles court case last month where Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive products. The committee chair warned Snapchat, which cancelled, that they would be summoned. The UK government is consulting on whether to ban under-16s from social media, following Australia's example.
