Roblox is facing a major financial and policy shift after settling a high-profile child safety case. The gaming platform has agreed to pay millions and roll out stricter protections. The move comes as scrutiny grows over how online platforms handle younger users and prevent harmful interactions. Roblox agrees to pay $12 million to settle child...Read More
article A child holds a smartphone displaying the Roblox app login page arranged in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday Feb. 11, 2026. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg via Getty Images What we know: Roblox will pay $10 million over the next three years to fund youth programs in Nevada. The company will also invest another $2.5 million into...Read More
Read the age verification app announcement here The European Commission (EC) has introduced a new open-source age-verification app to restrict minors’ access to inappropriate online content, representing significant progress in enforcing child-safety regulations. President Ursula von der Leyen stated the solution is “technically ready” and stressed that platforms will be held accountable if they fail...Read More
April 17, 2026 — 6:14pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it AAA The state placed hundreds of high-risk children with potentially unqualified care...Read More
April 17, 2026 — 6:14pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it AAA The state placed hundreds of high-risk children with potentially unqualified care...Read More
Expanded Parental Controls and Youth Protections Under Nevada Agreement Roblox will introduce dedicated accounts for users under 16, restricting access to adult-rated content and offering curated experiences. will extend to users under 16, expanding beyond the previous under-13 threshold. Likewise, nighttime notifications for minors will also be limited. Financially, Roblox will allocate $10M over three...Read More
Roblox has agreed to pay more than $12 million and introduce stricter child safety protections following a settlement with the state of Nevada, as the platform continues to face growing legal scrutiny over the safety of younger users. For the past few weeks, Roblox has been receiving several complaints that the platform is becoming unsafe...Read More
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The 2026 Legislative Session is in its final days and several bills are running out of time to make it over the finish line, including the Paris Hilton Child Safety and Accountability Act. Supporters of the bill say this means for at least another year, kids in 24/7 childcare and youth...Read More
On Wednesday, the House of Commons will passionately debate which form of internet censorship to usher in: a total social media ban for under-16s, or a blank cheque for ministers to impose broad internet controls at a later date. The aim, as it so often is in a nanny state, is admirable: to protect children...Read More
Popular online gaming platform Roblox has announced new measures to combat online predators following reports the popular social gaming platform was being used to groom children. Founder and chief executive David Baszucki on Monday said Roblox was introducing two new age-based accounts in June. Children aged five to eight will be limited to Roblox Kids,...Read More
