Roblox introduces strict age verification for gamers following safety criticism - New system is being introduced for users who want to privately message other players

On Tuesday, Roblox—the gaming platform popular with Gen Z and Gen Alpha—saw its stock take a dive. Roblox stock fell 9.4% in early trading, even as it’s already dropped by 15% this year. As of midday trading, it’s down by around 3% today.

Roblox has been targeted by short-selling firm Hindenburg Research over allegations that the gaming company inflates the number of real humans on its platform and has not gone far enough to protect children against predators. Being targeted by Hindenburg ...

Roblox rolls out strict age verification for gamers to use certain features - New system is being introduced for users who want to privately message other players