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Roblox is once again under scrutiny over concerns regarding child safety on its platform, with the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism opening a bipartisan investigation into the platform yesterday. In a letter sent to Roblox CEO David Baszucki from Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), the pair announce the investigation with...Read More

A US judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay another $567m (£421m) for its failure to warn the public about dangers its platforms posed to children, marking the largest fine against the company over child safety. Judge Bryan Biedscheid said the social media giant is a “public nuisance” akin to air pollution and...Read More

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Last month, the state of South Dakota settled its lawsuit with the gaming website Roblox, aimed at protecting children online. Roblox continues to add new safety measures in response. Previous Coverage: Roblox settlement to protect South Dakota kids, fund state programs When the $15 million settlement was reached,...Read More

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U.S. Senators Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, and Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, have opened an investigation into child safety on Roblox, citing reports of sexual exploitation, grooming and other crimes involving children who met through the online gaming platform. The senators informed Roblox founder and CEO David Baszucki of the investigation in...Read More

IWF data will strengthen SafetyMode protections against child sexual abuse material, grooming and other online risks. UK-based child-safety company SafetyMode has joined the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), gaining access to specialist intelligence designed to help prevent children from encountering child sexual abuse material on smartphones. SafetyMode says its software uses on-device AI to monitor and...Read More

Video game developer Roblox is being accused of misleading investors about its platform child-safety protections and the office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson is seeking lead-plaintiff status in the securities class-actions lawsuit. The AG’s office filed a motion on August 7 to lead the case on behalf of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System...Read More

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – As AI becomes more prevalent in society, North Dakota lawmakers are working to learn more about its pros and cons. Leaders at the Capitol launched an interim committee to address the topic ahead of next year’s session. The Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee wants to hear from professionals on AI...Read More