‘One of the worst things to happen to childhood’: Parents concerned Roblox will slip through gaps in online safety crackdown

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The UK government has been working to strengthen online safety measures, with a focus on protecting children from harmful content and interactions. Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, has a significant user base among UK children, with many spending hours engaging with the game's user-generated content. As a result, concerns about Roblox's potential to slip through regulatory gaps have sparked worries among parents and campaigners about the effectiveness of upcoming online safety measures.

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The Independent

‘One of the worst things to happen to childhood’: Parents concerned Roblox will slip through gaps in online safety crackdown

Roblox is played by 61 per cent of UK children, according to Ofcom figures - but campaigners are concerned the platform could escape harsh scrutiny as new online safety measures are introduced