Roblox wants exemption from social media ban despite evidence of predators targeting children

Experts warn Roblox has a predator problem, amid reports Australian children are being exposed to a range of disturbing ...
Rolling Stone

Roblox Banned a Creator for ‘Hunting’ Pedophiles — And Critics Are Pissed

After a popular YouTuber who entraps suspected sexual predators he contacts through Roblox was banned from the youth-targeted gaming platform this month, the company found itself defending its ...

Roblox 'taken to task' but may not be included in social media ban, says eSafety commissioner

Australia's eSafety commissioner says her team has "taken Roblox to task" over its risk of exposing children to harm but ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Legal fights are brewing over which online social platforms will have to ban under-16s

WhatsApp, Roblox, Reddit and Discord are among an expanded list of platforms which may be covered by the teen social media ban, the ABC can reveal. The federal government had previously said Facebook, ...
Indiatimes

Why are gaming platforms like Steam, Twitch, Discord, and Roblox being treated as Social Media under Australia’s new ban?

The Australian government now examines gaming platforms. This includes Steam, Twitch, Discord, and Roblox. A new law targets social interaction features on these sites. The law aims to protect young ...
The Verge

Louisiana passes bill banning kids from the internet without parental consent

If signed by the governor, it would go into effect August 2024. If signed by the governor, it would go into effect August 2024. is a reporter who covers the politics and power influencing the tech ...