Roblox, Florida and Breeding Ground
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Dave Baszucki responds to growing safety concerns as Iraq bans Roblox over child exploitation risks and Kentucky files a civil lawsuit against the company.
A man who groomed children through Roblox and Fortnite has been jailed for five years. Kieran Francis, 22, of Fishponds Road, Bristol, pleaded guilty to a number of child sex offences at Bristol Crown Court on 16 October.
Iraq has banned U.S. user-generated videogame platform Roblox due to concerns over child safety, the government said, joining other countries in cracking down on virtual worlds.
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Roblox CEO responds to scrutiny over child safety: Establishing the 'gold standard' for safety
Roblox co-founder and CEO Dave Baszucki joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the benefits of his company and security measures in place as four states take legal action over child safety concerns.
This morning's headlines include a story about a DeKalb County who have filed a lawsuit against Roblox because their child was allegedly groomed through the game; a 16-year-old has been arrested for a shooting near an Atlanta high school and police are looking for a man who fired a shot at Georgia Tech;
(CNN) – Florida officials have launched a criminal investigation into the popular gaming platform Roblox. The state is accusing the company of failing to protect children from inappropriate content and online predators. Investigators said some predators have used the platform’s virtual currency to manipulate minors into sharing explicit images.