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We Asked Roblox’s C.E.O. About Child Safety. It Got Tense.

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We Asked Roblox’s C.E.O. About Child Safety. It Got Tense.

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Nov 21
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Nov 21
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Roblox's popularity has exploded among kids since the pandemic. Today Roblox has more than 150 million daily active users, and functions as one of the primary online gathering places for preteens. But precisely because Roblox is so popular with children, i...

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Roblox has become a dominant digital space for young users, drawing millions into its immersive world of games and social interaction. As its influence grows, so do concerns about the safety of its youngest participants. In a candid conversation, CEO David Baszucki addresses the mounting scrutiny over how the platform protects children from online predators and what changes are being made to safeguard their experience.
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Multiple signals in combination make age verification more reliable than relying on one method alone.
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Roblox is not a haven for predators; we're innovating to stay ahead of abuse.
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Roblox has been proactive about safety since its early days.
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Poly Market delivered accurate election results faster than journalists

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What happens when a kids' platform becomes too popular for its own good?
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How does Roblox really know how old you are?
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Can open chat be safe when predators are watching?
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What does it take to police a virtual world of 25 million players?
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Should kids learn about prediction markets—or just stay safe online?
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