Roblox safety measures and AI tool rollout

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

   Roblox and Claude AI Tools Drive Shift to Agentic Automation in Game Development

   Roblox’s new AI Assistant replaces third‑party scripters, while Anthropic’s Claude loops introduce structured, repeatable workflows for automated coding.

2. 13 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

   Roblox launches AI-powered Build tool for mobile game creation

   Roblox’s new Build tool uses AI to let mobile users create games from text prompts, starting a free public‑alpha test in New Zealand on 28 July 2026, with optional paid upgrades and additional AI utilities.

3. 15 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 20 sources

   Roblox launches AI‑powered Build tool for mobile game creation

   Roblox’s new Build tool lets users create games from text prompts on mobile; a free alpha starts July 28 in New Zealand for ages 9+, with global publishing for ages 16+ and paid upgrades planned.

4. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 9 sources

   US House approves Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act

   The US House passed the bipartisan KIDS Act (267‑117) to add age checks, AI‑bot disclosures, and parental controls for child safety online, but stripped a key “duty of care” provision, drawing privacy concerns;

5. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   US House advances federal age‑verification bill for online platforms

   The U.S. House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill mandating age verification for online platforms, sparking privacy, security, and technical concerns, and now awaits full congressional approval.

6. about 1 month ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Arkansas Attorney General sues Roblox and Discord over child safety failures

   Arkansas AG Tim Griffin sued Roblox and Discord, claiming they enabled online predators and deceived parents, seeking damages and stricter safety measures.

7. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   US House Energy Committee reaches bipartisan deal on child‑online safety

   US House leaders reached a bipartisan deal requiring social‑media platforms to offer safeguards for minors, though it omits a “duty of care” clause and still needs Senate and presidential approval.

8. about 1 month ago

   [CRIME] 3 sources

   Czech Prime Minister Babiš calls for action on child safety in Roblox

   Czech PM Andrej Babiš is addressing sexual predator threats on Roblox, calling for better digital safeguards and parental communication.

9. about 1 month ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Roblox platform shows high risk of child grooming in Italy, report says

   Meter’s report to Italy’s parliament says 70% of minor Roblox users faced attempted grooming, exposing hundreds of thousands of children to abuse and urging tighter parental controls.

10. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Roblox Guides Highlight Parental Safety Features and Adult Sandbox Gameplay

    Roblox offers free user‑generated games; guides advise parents on safety controls and recommend sandbox titles for adults to develop creativity and practical skills.

11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Roblox access restored in Turkey after 680‑day ban

    Roblox is back in Turkey after a 680‑day court‑ordered ban; the government says new age‑verification and parental controls meet safety rules.

12. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources

    Roblox launches age‑based Kids and Select accounts worldwide, enabling Turkey’s access restoration

    Roblox rolled out global age‑based Kids and Select accounts with tighter safety controls, and after adding new safeguards the platform’s 680‑day ban in Turkey was lifted.

13. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Russia lifts ban on Roblox gaming platform

    Russia has lifted its ban on Roblox after the platform met child‑safety requirements, ending a December 2023 restriction that sparked thousands of protest letters from children and parents.

14. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Roblox introduces chat restrictions amid expert warnings it may not stop child predators

    Roblox will block chat for younger users in June, but experts say predators can still exploit the platform; a law firm urges parents to gather evidence and seek legal recourse.

15. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Roblox and other gaming platforms face scrutiny over child safety and cybercrime risks

    Georgia prosecutors investigate Roblox after teen kidnappings, while Brazil warns gaming platforms can nurture cybercrime, prompting calls for stronger safeguards.

16. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    US Attorneys General Oppose House KIDS Act Over Child Online Safety Concerns

    45 US attorneys general, led by Keith Ellison and Kris Mayes, denounce the House KIDS Act as weakening child online protections and shielding big tech, preferring the Senate's Kids Online Safety Act.

17. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Oklahoma Attorney General Sues Roblox Over Child‑Safety Failures

    Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond sued Roblox, alleging inadequate child‑safety controls and consumer‑protection violations; Roblox defends its safety systems and cites upcoming parental‑control updates.

18. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Roblox platform safety concerns grow among Kosovo children

    Kosovo educators and parents warn that Roblox’s popularity may harm children’s mental health, privacy and behavior, urging tighter monitoring.

19. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    FTC urged to investigate Roblox over child safety and deceptive marketing

    Advocacy groups ask FTC to probe Roblox for child safety failures and deceptive marketing, citing exploitative design and over 140 lawsuits.

20. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Roblox accused of predatory monetisation targeting Australian children

    Australian research says Roblox uses gambling‑like tactics to scam children, prompting calls for regulation.

21. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Indiana Attorney General sues Roblox and Discord over child safety

    Indiana AG sues Roblox and Discord, alleging they failed to stop predators who lured teen Hailey Buzbee.

22. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Roblox cuts revenue outlook as safety controls weigh on growth

    Roblox trims revenue outlook as safety controls curb growth; DAU declines and US/Canada activity slips, with $1.4B revenue.

23. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Australia seeks transparency from Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam on child safety

    Australia seeks transparency from Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam on child safety and online threats.

24. 4 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Roblox rolls out age-based accounts to bolster child safety

    Roblox will implement age-based accounts restricting chat and game access for under-16 users to boost safety.