This chapter shines a light on a troubling case where a Roblox developer exploited young users by manipulating them, encouraging bullying, and engaging in inappropriate conversations. The situation escalated to involve law enforcement and Roblox management, highlighting the dangers present in online gaming communities.
With tens of millions of users under the age of 13, Roblox has become the biggest online gaming playground for kids. The company says its combination of AI chat filters and human moderators makes the platform safe for users of all ages. But a Bloomberg Businessweek investigation suggests that Roblox may have striking vulnerabilities.
On today’s Big Take podcast, host David Gura speaks with reporters Olivia Carville and Cecilia D’Anastasio about the way predators have used the platform to groom children — and what Roblox is doing to keep young users safe.
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