Roblox tightens messaging rules for under-13 users amid abuse concerns

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Video game maker Roblox said on Monday that it is rolling out safety measures to prevent users under 13 from directly messaging others without parental consent.

Restricted content will remain inaccessible until a user is at least 17 years old and has verified their age.

Roblox has faced claims of child abuse on its platform.

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Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: SingaporeTurkey

Topics: Manage Content Users Platform Roblox Abuse Company Access York Prevent Child

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Published On: 2024-11-18 @ 21:51:19 (6 hours ago)

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