Florida issues criminal subpoenas against Roblox
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The popular online game, Roblox, is being sued by multiple state attorneys general, who claim online predators can groom, extort and exploit kids they meet on the platform. In an exclusive interview with CBS News,
"The Sesame Workshop team understands the great power of meeting learners where they are, not just by showing up on Roblox, but by bringing to life a living, explorable Hub and leading players into worlds and narratives that can motivate and reinforce learning,” said Rebecca Kantar, head of education at Roblox.
Social platforms Snapchat and Discord were also sued for facilitating abuse. In other lawsuits, parents accuse Minecraft and Fortnite of design choices that induce internet gaming disorder.
A popular Roblox content creator alleged the platform has threatened to ban him for his involvement in exposing sexual predators on Roblox through Youtube videos. Schlep, a longtime Roblox and YouTube user, said the online gaming platform sent him a cease ...
The mom of a teen who took his own life after being abused while playing on Roblox sued the company on Friday for wrongful death. Ethan Dallas had been playing in the virtual world that allows gamers to chat to one another since he was seven. Around 40 ...
Mattel has launched "Monster High" inspired video games in Roblox and Fortnite. The toy company is building out its in-house gaming business.
If you're a parent trying to protect your kids from the dangers of the internet, an online community that has attracted millions of kids probably sounds like your greatest nightmare. And yet, Roblox has created a platform that has become not only wildly ...