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The Gaming Platform With a Predator Problem
Roblox, the biggest online recreation zone for kids, is fighting to keep the platform safe. It’s not always winning. Listen to the Big Take podcast.
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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.