Risks to children playing Roblox ‘deeply disturbing’, say researchers
Risks to children playing Roblox ‘deeply disturbing’, say researchers
Risks to children playing Roblox ‘deeply disturbing’, say researchers
Libby Brooks, Jedidajah Otte
April, 14, 2025
Summary
A recent investigation by Revealing Reality reveals serious safety issues on Roblox, where children as young as five can encounter inappropriate content and interact with adults without effective safeguards. Despite parental controls and new safety tools, children still access sexual content, engage in unmoderated voice chats, and are vulnerable to grooming. Roblox acknowledges the presence of harmful content and calls for broader industry and government collaboration. While the platform claims to offer safe experiences for millions, experts criticize its safety measures as insufficient. Parents have reported distressing incidents, underscoring the urgent need for stronger protections and age-verification systems.
Reference
Brooks, L., & Otte, J. (2025, April 14). Risks to children playing Roblox ‘deeply disturbing’, say researchers. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/14/risks-children-roblox-deeply-disturbing-researchers