Alabama families suing Roblox say predators groomed, assaulted young girls on platform

Three Alabama families have filed separate lawsuits against Roblox, claiming that adults used the popular online gaming platform to groom their children. Two of the lawsuits, filed by Dale County ...

Apple and Google block apps that crowdsource ICE sightings. Some warn of chilling effects

ICEBlock, the most widely used of the ICE-tracking apps in Apple’s app store, is among the apps that have been taken down.

Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect Soon. Expect Lots of Legal Challenges

Australia will implement the world's first ban on people under the age of 16 using social media later this year—a law that ...

Tech Companies Expected to Challenge Australian Law Banning Social Media Use by Kids

The law requiring social media users to be at least 16 will apply to platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, X and Meta's Facebook and Instagram.

'A threat to creative expression and social progress': Advocacy groups respond to Roblox's new 'sensitive issues' label

Women in Games, Out Making Games, and BAME in Games call for transparent age ratings rather than vague "sensitive issues" ...
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Kentucky attorney general sues Roblox, calls gaming platform 'playground for predators'

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the popular online gaming platform has ...

Kentucky lawsuit says Roblox fails to protect children on its popular online gaming platform

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman says the online gaming platform Roblox has become a “playground for predators.”.
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California passes law forcing social media platforms to delete your data if you leave

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed new laws that make it easier for people to delete their social media accounts, along with the data associated with them.