Australia's under 16s social media ban: How it works and could the UK bring in a similar law?

Australia is leading the way as it has become the world's first country to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media. But the move hasn't come without controversy.
Wired

He Hunted Alleged Groomers on Roblox. Then the Company Banned Him

Last month, Kentucky attorney general Russell Coleman announced the details of yet another lawsuit against Roblox over suspected pedophiles lurking on the hugely popular gaming platform. While doing ...
MyBroadband

Getting a smart ID and passport at a bank branch in South Africa

Citizens by birth and naturalised citizens can apply online for a slot to obtain a smart ID card or a new passport at a bank branch in South Africa. While currently only 32 bank branches nationwide ...
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Roblox Bank Robbery Simulator Crime Action

Roblox Bank Robbery Simulator crime action. Trump canceling GDP report comes under scrutiny Court official dismisses Justice Department's misconduct complaint against a federal judge in DC The real ...
The New York Times

We Asked Roblox’s C.E.O. About Child Safety. It Got Tense.

This week the company announced that it would require users to undergo an A.I.-powered age estimation process in order to chat with others on the platform. Will this change reassure parents? By Kevin ...
Metro

New Roblox age checks to stop children from speaking with adult strangers

Amid growing concerns about child safety, Roblox is rolling out age verification checks to prevent children from speaking with adults online. Roblox is one of the biggest gaming platforms in the world ...
Reuters

Roblox to require age checks to use platform's chat features

WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Gaming platform Roblox will require users to verify their age using facial recognition software to chat with other players, a company executive said, with the goal of ...