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Roblox makes three of its AI safety tools open source

Roblox is open-sourcing three AI safety models through ROOST, including its PII Classifier, Sentinel, and a real-time voice moderation system. The move gives other platforms a working baseline for detecting …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month ago
Xbox to implement age verification in Australia on console and PC in late August

Xbox will require age verification for Australian adult accounts to access R18+ games and apps on the Microsoft and Xbox Store starting in late August 2026. The change applies to …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 1 week ago
UK social media ban will restrict 'high-risk' features on game platforms

UK rules aimed at “high-risk” online features could force game platforms to rethink chat, livestreaming, and other social systems. For devs shipping in the UK, the practical issue isn’t just …

News Game Developer · 3 months ago
UKIE welcomes video games being classed separately from social media as UK government announces ban

UKIE says the UK’s new under-16 social media ban should not be conflated with games, which matters because the government is also tightening rules around livestreaming and stranger communication. For …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months ago
"The problem with online toxicity, that's something that we can solve today" – The AI system that promises to detect signs of grooming

An AI moderation system is now being pitched as a live defense against grooming and broader social manipulation in voice chat. Aiba says its Amanda tool can flag risky conversations …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Roblox is introducing age-based accounts for children and teens

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts to enhance safety for younger users. This change will restrict access to specific experiences and communication features, which could impact how developers design their games. …

News Game Developer · 5 months, 1 week ago
Roblox responds to LA County lawsuit that alleges it is "failing to protect children from predatory behavior"

Roblox is facing a lawsuit from LA County over allegations of failing to protect children from online predators. This legal action highlights significant concerns about the platform's safety measures and …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 4 weeks ago