Roblox bolsters child safety measures after abuse reports


Roblox attracts millions of users worldwide, particularly among children and teenagers, but recent research and media reports have said children are inadequately protected from scammers and bad actors on the site. — Reuters

SAN FRANCISCO: Gaming platform Roblox announced major safety upgrades Monday, introducing remote parental controls and restricting communication features for users under 13.

Roblox is a popular online gaming and creation platform founded in 2004 that allows users to play, create, and share virtual experiences.

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