Roblox is a problem – but it's a symptom of something worse
21 hours ago
- #Tech Accountability
- #Child Safety
- #Platform Governance
- Roblox CEO David Baszucki showed dismissive attitude towards child safety concerns during an interview.
- Roblox has a history of safety lapses, including unrestricted adult-minor contact and easily bypassed content filters.
- Multiple lawsuits and investigations highlight Roblox's role in child exploitation and grooming.
- Tech CEOs, including those from Meta, TikTok, and OpenAI, prioritize growth over user safety and well-being.
- Meta faces allegations of ignoring child safety concerns to boost engagement and growth.
- Tech platforms delay, deny, and deflect accountability, with little effective regulation or public pressure.
- X's 'About This Account' feature revealed foreign origins of popular right-wing accounts, sparking controversy.
- AI advancements raise ethical concerns, including addiction, misinformation, and lack of accountability.
- Tech journalism struggles to hold platforms accountable in an era of defiance and denial from executives.