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Roblox to implement youth protections and pay $12m in Nevada settlement
Popular gaming platform will require age verification, restrict night-time notifications for minors and limit chats
TL;DR
- Roblox will pay Nevada over $12 million as part of a settlement.
- The gaming platform will implement new protections for young users, including age verification.
- Night-time notifications for minors will be restricted.
- Chat features will be limited for minors to age-appropriate groups or trusted friends.
- Funds from the settlement will support youth programs and a law enforcement liaison position.
- Roblox will create kids' accounts with restricted content and expanded parental oversight.