Roblox still allows predators to contact children, says regulator

According to a report by 9to5Mac, the popular gaming platform Roblox is facing renewed scrutiny from regulators over its child safety protections. Despite previous claims by the company that it had implemented significant changes to safeguard younger users, regulatory authorities have concluded that current measures remain inadequate to prevent predators from contacting children.

The regulator identified four primary areas of concern, most notably the ability for adult users to send connection requests to minors without requiring parental approval. This finding challenges the effectiveness of the platform's existing safety architecture, which is designed to protect its massive base of young players from unwanted interactions with strangers.

Roblox, which has long marketed itself as a safe environment for children to socialize and play, has faced ongoing pressure to tighten its moderation and privacy settings. The latest regulatory feedback suggests that the platform’s current safeguards are not meeting the expected standards for protecting vulnerable users. As of now, the company has not provided a detailed public response to these specific regulatory findings, though the report highlights a growing gap between the platform's safety promises and its operational reality.