To decide which experiences are made available to under-16s, Kaufman said Roblox uses a range of signals including how long a game has been on the platform and the history and usage patterns of people who make games within the platform. The games people make will also have to meet suitability criteria, and those which...Read More
Evolving global regulations aimed at limiting child access to harmful content, as well as incidents and lawsuits related to youth safety online, have prompted Roblox to revise how it handles accounts for minors and verifies users’ ages. Starting in early June, the popular online game platform plans to group its younger users into two new account types:...Read More
Roblox rolls out age-based accounts as part of child safety push In recent years, one of the most popular online gaming platforms, ‘Roblox,’ has come under scrutiny over child safety concerns. Many countries, including China, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Algeria, Egypt, and North Korea, have blocked Roblox primarily due to concerns regarding...Read More
By Gina Kim ( April 6, 2026, 5:38 PM EDT) — The federal government has moved to end San Diego and San Jose’s challenge to Internet Crimes Against Children grants requiring recipients to certify they don’t operate DEI programs that violate nondiscrimination laws, arguing they aren’t required to sign onto the Trump administration’s viewpoints on...Read More
Roblox Corporation said Monday it will introduce new age-based accounts for young users as the company seeks to step up safety measures on its online gaming platform. Roblox said the accounts, which will roll out in early June, will tailor content, communication and parental controls more closely to users’ ages. The California-based company said it...Read More
Dave Baszucki, Roblox co-founder and CEO, discusses the platform’s new ‘Kids’ and ‘Select’ accounts designed to enhance child safety. Roblox Co-founder and CEO Dave Baszucki details new safety measures, including Kids and Select accounts, on Fox & Friends. He addresses lawsuits and concerns about predators, emphasizing age verification, content filtering, and strict communication controls to...Read More
How much do young people drink? Many adults assume it’s not a lot, but the latest research paints a very different picture. Here are some statistics that may surprise you: People aged 12 to 20 drink nearly 4% of all alcohol consumed in the U.S. Nearly 25% of 14-to-15-year-olds admit they’ve had at least one...Read More
GEORGE TOWN, April 13 — Penang has banned the sale of toys that use medical devices such as syringes, including a product known as the “squeeze acne toy needle tube pinch music injection bubble”, due to safety risks to children. State Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman H’ng Mooi Lye said monitoring...Read More
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH — A nationwide movement to protect children is drawing attention this month to the warning signs of abuse and the steps adults can take to create safer environments for kids. In Jefferson County, a local church and child advocacy experts are working to raise awareness and encourage caregivers to be proactive. According...Read More
“Cell phone addiction” may refer to a compulsive and excessive reliance on mobile devices that causes negative consequences in various aspects of life. Doctors do not formally recognize cell phone addiction as a mental health condition. However, some studies suggest children and teens may experience an overwhelming preoccupation with cell phones. This preoccupation may lead...Read More
