Roblox faces renewed scrutiny as child safety advocates urge FTC investigation
Child safety advocates urge an FTC probe into Roblox over ongoing concerns about kids' safety, as lawsuits mount across the country.
US groups urge investigation into child safety and spending on Roblox
Roblox said it had "clear policies" banning actual and simulated gambling, as well as rules governing paid random items.
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FTC urged to investigate Roblox over child safety and spending concerns
Complaint alleges unfair and deceptive practices in Roblox economy. Campaigners cite gambling-like features and engagement-driven design. Roblox says platform is built for fun and connection, not ...
Roblox Rolls Out New Safety Features to Protect Kids
The new safeguards arrive as the platform faces lawsuits and investigations over allegations that children were exposed to ...
Child safety organizations accuse Roblox of violating FTC rules
The organizations are also asking the FTC to scrutinize Roblox's compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which governs the online collection of personal information for ...
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US watchdog urged to probe Roblox over child safety and marketing
WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - Two children's advocacy groups asked the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday to investigate gaming platform Roblox, according to a letter shared with Reuters ...
Roblox rolls out global age-based accounts as child safety scrutiny intensifies
Roblox (RBLX) rolls out “Roblox Kids” and “Roblox Select” accounts globally, expanding parental controls and safety settings ...
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Children’s advocacy groups ask FTC to investigate Roblox
Two child safety advocacy groups are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the gaming platform Roblox, alleging the company is committing “unfair and deceptive” acts, risking kids’ ...
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Fairplay and NCSE ask the FTC to investigate Roblox over child safety and ‘unfair and deceptive’ marketing
The complaint accuses the gaming platform of misleading the public about its safety and pressuring young users to spend. Roblox ‘strongly disputes’ the claims; the FTC has declined to comment. The ...