California-based gaming giant Roblox with 100 million daily users accused of child exploitation as Australia sends chilling warningRoblox said last year it would roll out compulsory facial recognition or ID checks for players wanting to access its chat features.
10 Feb, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Discord adopts facial recognition in child safety crackdownMessaging platform Discord announced Monday it will implement enhanced safety features for teenage users globally, including facial recogni...
09 Feb, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
What parents need to know about Roblox’s new age-check requirement19 Jan, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
California lawmaker proposes bill to restrict toys with AI chatbots for minorsA California lawmaker has proposed a four-year ban on AI-powered toys for children, citing risks from unsafe chatbot interactions. The move...
07 Jan, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Reddit takes legal action against Australia’s social media ban for users under 16; US-based firm claims barring U-16 teens would impede political discourse in the countryReddit has filed a lawsuit against Australia's new rule banning under-16s from social media. The company argues the law infringes on politi...
12 Dec, 2025, 11.56 AM IST
Alternative apps gain momentum in Australia after social media ban on teens begins - Check which apps are working and which are bannedAustralia's new social media rules for teens are pushing young users to other apps. Platforms like Lemon8, Yope, and Coverstar are seeing a...
10 Dec, 2025, 09.01 AM IST
Roblox cracks down: AI age checks block kids from chatting with adults after lawsuitsRoblox is introducing AI age verification for its users. This new system will use facial scans or government IDs to confirm ages. The platf...
18 Nov, 2025, 09.31 PM IST
Texas AG sues Roblox for 'putting paedophiles and profits' over children's safety; Gaming giant hits back with 'misrepresentations and sensationalized claims' commentTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Roblox. The lawsuit accuses the gaming platform of failing to protect children. Paxton claims Ro...
07 Nov, 2025, 12.50 PM IST
Children plug into AI chatbots, leaving reality, parents behindConversational AI apps like Chai and Character.AI let users create and interact with virtual personas, while Roblox is a social gaming univ...
12 Oct, 2025, 09.12 AM IST
Online age checks proliferating, but so are concerns they curtail internet freedomAge verification measures are increasing online, aiming to protect children from harmful content. These checks, involving IDs and face scan...
28 Aug, 2025, 03.56 PM IST
What is Roblox and why is at the center of fresh rumors about its potential shutdown?Rumors of Roblox shutting down on September 1st, fueled by a fake social media notice citing safety concerns, have been debunked by the com...
23 Aug, 2025, 09.06 PM IST
Louisiana sues Roblox game platform over child safetyThe US state of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit accusing Roblox of facilitating the exploitation of children, prompting the online game platf...
16 Aug, 2025, 07.36 AM IST
Roblox under fire for 'not doing enough to protect kids' as Congressman Ro Khanna launches petitionCongressman Ro Khanna has launched an online petition against Roblox, accusing the platform of insufficient child safety measures. This act...
14 Aug, 2025, 12.52 PM IST
Roblox suspends YouTuber RealSchlep’s account after viral predator catch operation, says he is being punished for itYouTuber RealSchlep, known for confronting alleged child predators in Roblox, says the platform banned his account and sent a cease-and-des...
12 Aug, 2025, 08.52 PM IST
Roblox rolls out open-source AI system to protect kids from predators in chatsRoblox is releasing an open-source AI system, Sentinel, designed to proactively identify predatory language in game chats, addressing criti...
07 Aug, 2025, 05.52 PM IST
Grow a Garden, a simple Roblox game attracts millions of users as GTA VI gets delayedAmidst the delay of Grand Theft Auto VI, a Roblox gardening game, 'Grow a Garden,' has become a global sensation. Created by a 16-year-old,...
01 Aug, 2025, 02.14 PM IST
Roblox, Discord scrutinised by states over child safety issuesOfficials in Florida and New Jersey are investigating Roblox and Discord over child safety concerns. Florida subpoenaed Roblox for details ...
18 Apr, 2025, 07.07 PM IST