Russia Bans Roblox
7 days ago
- #Child Safety
- #Russia
- #Roblox
- Russia bans Roblox over concerns about child safety and extremist content, including LGBT-related material.
- Roskomnadzor, Russia's media regulator, cited inappropriate content affecting children's development and flagged terrorism-related scenarios.
- Roblox responded by emphasizing its commitment to safety and adherence to local laws.
- The platform has faced criticism globally for inadequate child protection features and has been banned in countries like Turkey.
- Reports of sexual harassment and sharing of intimate images on Roblox have been highlighted by regulators.
- Singapore scrutinized Roblox in 2023 after a teenager joined ISIS-themed servers.
- Texas sued Roblox for allegedly ignoring safety laws and misleading parents about risks.
- Roblox announced plans to restrict children from chatting with adult strangers to address safety concerns.