Roblox Boosts Child Safety Amid Criticism: New Parental Controls and Stricter Age Limits

October 24, 2024
Roblox Boosts Child Safety Amid Criticism: New Parental Controls and Stricter Age Limits
  • Despite these efforts, critics argue that the changes may be insufficient, especially in light of a recent report by Hindenburg Research that accused Roblox of inflating user metrics and exposing children to harmful content.

  • While the new safety measures are a positive development, they do not completely prevent children from circumventing age restrictions or accessing inappropriate content.

  • To further protect younger users, children under nine will be restricted from accessing specific games, and those under 13 will need parental permission to use certain chat features.

  • Additionally, children under nine will require parental consent to play games rated for moderate content, which may include mild violence or crude humor.

  • However, the platform still lacks restrictions on account creation, allowing anyone to create an account without verification, including individuals posing as adults.

  • Concerns about child safety on Roblox have been ongoing, with previous reports and lawsuits highlighting the risks associated with the platform.

  • A Bloomberg report earlier this year revealed that predators have exploited Roblox, raising alarms about its safety for minors.

  • Roblox is taking significant steps to enhance child safety on its platform, implementing new parental controls and addressing concerns about predators targeting children.

  • Next month, Roblox will introduce a new parent account feature that allows parents to manage controls and monitor their child's online activity directly from their devices.

  • With approximately 80 million active daily users, 40% of whom are under the age of 13, the importance of these safety measures cannot be overstated.

  • In 2022 alone, Roblox reported over 13,316 instances of child exploitation, leading to multiple arrests related to in-game abuse.

  • Roblox's email communications have emphasized their commitment to enhancing safety features and tools for parents, reflecting their ongoing efforts to address these critical issues.

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