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Britain tightens steps to curb online risks for under-16s amid debate over Roblox’s safety measures. Campaigners flag grooming risks on the platform, while Roblox defends its age checks and parental controls as Ofcom’s latest data shows high reach among UK youth.
Roblox is launching new age-based accounts in June to improve safety for children, following legal actions and government concerns over harmful content and grooming. The platform aims to restrict access and enhance parental controls, but faces ongoing lawsuits alleging negligence and harmful effects on youth mental health.
Roblox has agreed to a settlement with Nevada's attorney general, which includes a $10 million fund for youth programs and new safety protections for minors. The platform will now require age verification, restrict chat for users under 16, and expand parental oversight, aiming to create a safer online environment for children.
Australia has been enforcing its social media age restrictions since December, targeting platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Regulators are investigating compliance issues, with platforms failing to apply age verification consistently. Despite suspected under-age accounts being removed, gaps remain, and enforcement is intensifying.
Major device makers have raised prices and warned consumers after memory and storage costs have surged because AI data‑centre buildouts are buying up DRAM and flash. Apple has increased Mac and iPad prices; Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo have signalled or implemented console and hardware hikes. Analysts say shortages will persist into 2027.