The gaming platform poses both content concerns and safety risks that put minors in “the Devil’s crosshairs.” The company says tighter restrictions are coming.

The gaming giant described the rollout as a "significant milestone" toward achieving the "gold standard for communication ...

The boy’s father says he never would have let his son play Roblox if he knew what went on in the app, according to the filing ...

A lawsuit was filed Wednesday alleging the app Roblox enabled the sexual exploitation of a 9-year-old boy in Cook County. The ...

Avatars in video games do not merely refer to the customization of your character; they are in fact a fashion statement through which you show your likes and personality. In Roblox, the making and the ...

ROBLOX is one of the world’s most popular online gaming platforms for primary school–aged children. However, it is facing renewed scrutiny over the safety of its youngest users. Last month, a Prime ...

Rebirth is a Steal a Brainrot mechanic, which resets all your progress as well as collections upon being triggered. In turn, you receive a slew of permanent special abilities, new gears, and many ...

Kentucky’s attorney general calls Roblox a "playground for predators." A Florida family alleges their child was coerced into sending sexually explicit content on the site. A lawsuit is filed against ...

This week the company announced that it would require users to undergo an A.I.-powered age estimation process in order to chat with others on the platform. Will this change reassure parents? By Kevin ...

Roblox is among the most downloaded online games in the world, reporting millions of daily users from across the globe of all ages, mostly children and teenagers. Many have criticized the rise of ...

Roblox is in a tight spot. After years of reports involving child predators on Roblox, the company faces pressure from the public and government to clean up its platform. The company's solution, ...

Lisa M. Given receives funding from the Australian Research Council. She is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the Association for Information Science and Technology.