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Roblox Unpacked: Our Ultimate Guide to the Internet’s Favorite Game-Creation Platform
Playing games, creating items, and socializing are all part of the Roblox experience. Here's what new players and parents should know before exploring this wildly popular online platform.
19-Year-Old Nabbed in Ukraine for Hijacking 610,000 Roblox Accounts
The teen conspired with two friends to target the accounts by using info-stealing malware dressed up as a game-enhancing software, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Roblox Adds Account Restrictions for Younger Users, Expands Age Verification
Executives say they’re not waiting for governments to tell them to 'age-gate' users.
What the Fork? Roblox's AI to Replace Swearing With More 'Civil' Language
The platform's chat filter can also recognize when abbreviations, numbers, or symbols are being used to express profanities.
Roblox's New Age-Verification System Is Reportedly Off to a Chaotic Start
The program's known problems include parents verifying their kids as adults, verified accounts being sold on eBay, and kids getting mislabeled as adults.
Roblox Makes Facial Checks Mandatory to Access Chat Features
After facial checks, users will be placed into six age groups. By default, they'll only be allowed to chat with others in the same or a similar category.
Can You Copyright AI Slop? Inside the Roblox Steal a Brainrot Controversy
The removal of Tung Tung Tung Sahur, an AI-generated character, from a popular Roblox game raises some profound intellectual property questions.
Texas Sues Roblox, Claims It's 'A Breeding Ground for Predators’
Texas AG Ken Paxton says Roblox exposes minors to ‘sexually explicit content, exploitation, and grooming,’ and that it prioritizes ‘pixel pedophiles and corporate profit' over safety.
Louisiana Sues Roblox, Calling It a 'Conduit for Child Sexual Predators'
The lawsuit comes after Roblox sent a cease-and-desist notice to a YouTuber known for exposing predators on the gaming platform. Roblox said that was creating 'an unsafe environment.'
Roblox's 'Vigilante' Crackdown: Why the Gaming Platform Is Banning Predator Hunters
The platform banned a popular YouTuber named "Schlep," whose efforts have led to six arrests. Speaking with us, he accuses Roblox of targeting him for highlighting its child safety issues.
Roblox Players Now Have to Prove They're Over 13 to Chat Without Filters
You can upload a video selfie or provide a government ID to prove your age.
Roblox Gives Users Discounts to Avoid Google Play and App Store
Buy Roblox’s in-game currency on the web and get 25% more Robux.
Roblox Bans 'Hangout' Experiences for Kids Under 13
Unrated Roblox games, experiences that encourage socializing with others, and games with free-form creation will soon only be available for older players.
Roblox 101: How to Make Money From Your Video Games
Robux may be virtual, but Roblox can make you big bucks. We show you how.
Bots on 'Pedophile Hellscape' Roblox Are Padding Player Counts, Research Claims
A research firm shorts Roblox because the game company is allegedly misleading investors, lying about user numbers, and facilitating illicit behavior with minors. Roblox denies the accusations.
Roblox Builds Open-Source 3D AI Model, Adds Tech for Faster Game Loading
Roblox already uses over 250 different AI models, and players may soon get another one that can create just about anything from scratch.
Data Breach Exposes Roblox Creators' Personal Info
Roblox confirms another data breach, this time with its 2022-2024 Developer Conference registration list via a third-party vendor.
Roblox Launches New Generative AI Texture and Avatar Tools for Creators
Roblox players can quickly turn text prompts into new fashion looks and playable avatars.
Roblox Rolls Out New AI to Translate Text Chat in Real-Time
Roblox is furthering its AI push with automatic text translation. It's also 'exploring' an automatic voice translation feature.
Parents File Another Class-Action Lawsuit Against Roblox
The lawsuit alleges that Roblox fails to provide a safe environment for children.
