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Millions of children use Roblox – but this digital playground has a dark side

The world’s second most popular video game is social media by stealth. It should be regulated as such to help keep young users safe

Roblox: more than 40 per cent of the platform’s users are under 12. Photograph: Getty
Roblox: more than 40 per cent of the platform’s users are under 12. Photograph: Getty
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Conor Capplis
Thu Aug 29 2024 - 05:15 • 7 MIN READ

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