Tech Giants and Regulators Step Up Pressure on Roblox for Child Safety
Tech companies Snap, Meta, and Roblox promised increased child safety measures, while regulators such as Ofcom push for stricter rules and the FTC is urged to investigate Roblox over child safety concerns.
Regulators and tech companies are placing increasing pressure on Roblox to improve child safety features. The UK's digital regulator, Ofcom, has demanded that Instagram, Snapchat, and Roblox strengthen their online protections. Meanwhile, Snap, Meta, and Roblox have vowed to do more to safeguard children online.
However, advocacy groups continue to express concerns about the company's handling of child safety. Critics, including EPIC, the Electronic Privacy Information Center, are urging the FTC to investigate Roblox's design and practices for potential harm to children. Other reports highlight concerns about Roblox's user experience, with some calling it a 'gambling site for kids'.
Separately, Roblox has implemented age-based accounts in Indonesia, and the company has tightened parental controls in New Zealand. Additionally, Roblox won an arbitration case regarding claims of addiction in a court decision on May 20 and May 21.
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