I got an up-close look at Roblox's new safety feature. Here's what I found.

I traveled to Roblox's headquarters to do a demo of a new safety feature it says will help protect child users.

She just wanted to play Roblox with friends. Then the messages from a predator began.

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DeKalb family sues Roblox, Discord after child allegedly sent explicit photos to predator

A DeKalb County family filed a federal lawsuit against Roblox and Discord, claiming their now 14-year-old son was groomed by a predator who convinced him to send explicit photos. The family’s attorney ...
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Roblox faces lawsuit over alleged grooming of Charleston minor

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