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January 15, 2026

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Roblox steps up age checks, groups younger users into age-based chats

November 24, 2025 Barbara Ortutay

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to chat with other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to communicate with people around […]

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Social media offers parents more controls. But do they help?

August 19, 2022 The Associated Press

As concerns about social media’s harmful effects on teens continue to rise, platforms from Snapchat to TikTok to Instagram are bolting on new features they say will make their services safer and more age appropriate. […]

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