Roblox has acquired speech technology startup Speechly to help it integrate a new spatial voice chat feature safely. Roblox is a powerful sandbox tool that lets almost anyone create a unique game with its engine, letting the users do most of the work.

Two years after announcing voice chat was coming to Roblox, the gaming company has acquired a voice tech startup, Speechly, offering voice chat moderation, real-time transcription and Voice API that lets companies add AI voice technology and voice ...

Roblox has announced the addition of more safety features for users under the age of 13 on its platform. As detailed on the Roblox Creator Hub, two changes are to be implemented over the coming months. This includes the moderation of unrated experiences ...

After a wave of reports condemning the child-targeted sandbox platform, Roblox is implementing notable changes about accessibility of experiences to minors. Outlined in the Creator Hub, the major changes in place now are age restrictions for Social ...

There are many plus sides to the online world we live in, including being able to interact with others like never before and getting access to all sorts of information. When handled properly, it’s a beautiful thing that should be praised. However, as we ...

Roblox has acquired Speechly, a Finnish AI start-up specialising in voice moderation technology, for an undisclosed amount. Speechly's technology will be used to improve the platform's voice chat service, which was introduced in 2021. Ahead of the ...

Roblox Corp. will restrict certain features on its popular video-game platform across the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, as child safety concerns and regulatory scrutiny intensify in the region. The changes include the ...