Is Roblox Safe for Kids Ceo Response on Online Safety of Children Sparks Debate All Details

Roblox’s CEO David Basjuki has said that if parents are concerned about online security of their children, they can keep them away from Roblox. However, he also claimed that the company gives priority to the safety of children and is continuously working on it. Roblox is one of the world’s largest gaming platforms, with more than 80 million active players, about 40% of which is under 13 years of age. Complaints have been reported about the threat to children due to calling, grooming and improper content many times about this platform.

Gave to bbc Interview I Basjuki spoke to the parents about their children. He said that if parents are worried about their children’s online safety, then they should keep their children away from Roblox. In his statement, Basjuki said, “If you feel uncomfortable, do not let your children use Roblox. I always trust parents that they will take the right decision for their children.”

Reacting to this interview, Mumsnet’s CEO Justin Roberts told BBC that many parents are struggling to control children’s Roblox usage. He said, “Parental control exists, but it is difficult to monitor 24/7 children.”

Similarly, Eli Gibson of Scummy Mummies Podcast said that CEO’s answer seems like “a little easy way out”. He said, “When all friends are playing Roblox, it is not easy to keep children away from it.”

Baszuki told the publication that the company monitors all kinds of unfair activities. “We track bulging, harassment and unfair interactions. We also reach law enforcement agencies if needed.”

Last year, Roblox banned direct messaging for children under 13 years of age and some “hangout experience”. However, according to BBC, the publication found in its investigation that there are still security flaws on the platform. Publication made two fake accounts and investigated and found that some filters were not able to stop the conversation.

When this conclusion was shown to Basjuki, he said, “This shows that our security system is better, as people run towards other platforms to violate our policy.”

When asked by BBC whether some games suggested by Roblox are suitable for 11 -year -old children? “Which” Late Night Boys and Girls Club Rp “,” Squid Game “and” Shoot Down Planes… Because Why Not? ” Rely on age-based rating systems.

Roblox says it is constantly improving security through AI and other moderation tools. But parents and experts believe that the responsibility of keeping children online is not only of platforms, but also parents.