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'Humans still surpass machines': Roblox has been using a machine learning voice chat moderation system for a year, but in some cases you just can't beat real people

The rise of voice chat in online videogames has inevitably led to a growth in bad behavior between players—it is, after all, a lot easier to scream slurs and abuse at other people than it is to stop ...

Judge rules against Roblox, keeping alleged abuse case in the public eye

A father's lawsuit against the online gaming platform Roblox will remain in the public eye after a California judge denied ...
VideoGamer

Roblox’s AI listens in, but humans still rule Voice Chat moderation

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KY mother sues gaming platform Roblox after teen daughter dies by suicide

A Northern Kentucky mother is suing a popular gaming company after her teen daughter died by suicide, claiming it allowed ...
KCCI Des Moines

Roblox rolls out open-source AI system to protect kids from predators in chats

NOW. GOOD EVENING. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. TAKING ON AN ONLINE TITAN. THE FAMILY OF A 13 YEAR-OLD WEST DES MOINES GIRL IS SUING ROBLOX. THEY CLAIM SHE MET A MAN WHO CLAIMED TO BE A TEENAGER ON THE ...
Gameranx

Roblox To Implement More Moderation Elements For Groups and Communities

There are many plus sides to the online world we live in, including being able to interact with others like never before and getting access to all sorts of information. When handled properly, it’s a ...
NBC New York

Roblox launches new age verification system to unlock unfiltered chats

Roblox announced the start of age-verification technology Thursday for users who want to chat more freely on the social-gaming platform as part of its new "trusted connections" feature. Roblox Chief ...
The Desert Sun

Is Roblox shutting down? Why you may be hearing this on X, TikTok

Rumors are swirling online that the popular online gaming platform Roblox is shutting down in September. It comes days after Louisiana announced it was suing Roblox. Among the allegations is that ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Roblox’s Pedophile Problem

DoctorRofatnik, known to fans as “Doc,” looked almost mayoral in a tall white hat, a red tie and an American flag pin. A smirk was permanently plastered on his face as he roamed his domain on Roblox, ...
GamesIndustry

Roblox adds more safety features to protect under 13s

Roblox has announced the addition of more safety features for users under the age of 13 on its platform. As detailed on the Roblox Creator Hub, two changes are to be implemented over the coming months ...
KSDK

St. Louis mom sues Roblox, claims daughter was groomed by predator over app

ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis mother and daughter are suing Roblox Corp., claiming the 13-year-old girl was groomed by a child predator because the company prioritized financial gain over child welfare.