He Hunted Alleged Groomers on Roblox. Then the Company Banned Him

YouTuber “Schlep" built a huge following tracking down alleged child predators on Roblox before being kicked off. The ...

Roblox, Where Kids Game and Chat, Will Analyze Users’ Faces to Verify Age

The popular gaming platform said the tool was designed to stop children from chatting with older users they didn’t know.
Opinion

Kids love Steal a Brainrot, but Ohio parents should fear sex predators on Roblox’s game platform

Northeast Ohio families file lawsuits against the popular gaming platform after children as young as 13 were allegedly groomed and exploited, revealing the horrifying dangers lurking in kid-friendly g ...
Dexerto

Roblox CEO defends AI facial age scans, says predator problem is also an “opportunity”

Roblox CEO defended new AI facial age scans, calling the platform’s predator problem “an opportunity” while addressing safety ...

Roblox CEO calls child predator crisis an ‘opportunity’ amid ban of gamer who exposed groomers on platform

The comments come as federal law enforcement has dramatically escalated its fight against online predators nationwide.
KSAT

Roblox adding new age-verification system after lawsuits involving child exploitation, assault

Roblox, a popular social gaming platform containing millions of user-created games, has reported around 40% of its 84 million users are under 13 years old. Many families play together and love the app ...
KUNC

Roblox bets on facial scanning to keep its youngest users safe

Justin Patchin, criminal justice professor at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, on new age verification guidelines for the online gaming platform Roblox, and tips for parents to protect their ...