Family sues Roblox and Discord, claims son was allegedly targeted by sex offender

The family is among dozens suing Roblox, Discord and other tech platforms, alleging they allowed sexual predators access to ...
ClickOnDetroit

Monroe County man pleads guilty to sexually exploit children using Roblox, Discord, Snapchat

MONROE COUNTY, Mich. – A Monroe County man accused of sexually exploiting numerous children online has pleaded guilty. Sean ...
Indiatimes

Why are gaming platforms like Steam, Twitch, Discord, and Roblox being treated as Social Media under Australia’s new ban?

The Australian government now examines gaming platforms. This includes Steam, Twitch, Discord, and Roblox. A new law targets social interaction features on these sites. The law aims to protect young ...
WRAL

'Haven for predators': Two NC families sue Roblox & Discord, alleging sexual exploitation

Two lawsuits filed on behalf of a Wake County teen and a Cumberland County teen allege that popular apps Roblox and Discord created an environment that allowed a Louisiana man to exploit her online.
WWNO

New Roblox, Discord lawsuit stems from Baton Rouge man's alleged grooming of teen

A Baton Rouge man is at the center of another lawsuit filed against Roblox and Discord, this time in federal court. Joseph Randall, a 20-year-old from Baton Rouge, allegedly used Roblox, a digital ...
Mint

Australia to expand social media ban for under-16s: WhatsApp, Twitch, Pinterest, could be restricted — what we know

A file photo of youngsters looking at their phones in Melbourne as Australia. Tech companies including WhatsApp and Reddit as well as streaming giant Twitch and gaming firm Roblox could be among more ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Legal fights are brewing over which online social platforms will have to ban under-16s

WhatsApp, Roblox, Reddit and Discord are among an expanded list of platforms which may be covered by the teen social media ban, the ABC can reveal. The federal government had previously said Facebook, ...
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Banned For Swearing On Roblox Voice Chat

Roblox voice chat is fun until it isn’t. One slip-up and the banhammer falls. Swearing cost this player their account. The result is hilarious. Donald Trump health update issued after physical Penn ...
IBTimes UK

Roblox CEO Announces 'Industry Standard' Safety Guidelines—Is This Just Damage Control Before a UK Ban?

Roblox CEO David Baszucki has announced a new set of safety guidelines, describing them as the future 'industry standard' for online platforms. The announcement comes amid growing speculation that ...
Sydney Morning Herald

The hidden social media apps buried inside Roblox games

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Children using Roblox have access to social media apps buried inside games, sparking warnings the popular online platform is dangerous ...
Tampa Bay Times

Nonprofits criticize ban on voter registration at citizenship ceremonies

New federal guidance restricts the effort to register newly naturalized Americans to vote. Juan Carlos Chavez is the immigration reporter, covering immigration, diverse communities and the ...