Roblox vows changes after regulator finds child-safety lapses

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Australia’s safety regulator found Roblox still allows adults to contact children, despite years of pledges to stop the practice. Roblox said it will make changes in response to the regulator’s findings.

WHO: Roblox

WHAT: Roblox vowed to make changes after Australia’s safety regulator found it still allows adults to contact children.

WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET

WHERE: Australia

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

Australia says Roblox hasn’t fixed child predator risk · Aug 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Roblox to make changes after failing to block adult users · Aug 20, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Australia secures court-enforceable child safety undertaking from Roblox · Aug 19, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET

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