WorldTekhno.com: Roblox was founded in 2004 and launched in 2006 by Baszucki and Erik Cassel. Roblox was initially developed as an educational platform before evolving into an interactive space where users build their own virtual worlds.
Roblox’s financial success began to soar after the launch of the digital currency Robux in 2007. Today, Roblox has a valuation of 41 billion US dollars. Baszucki is optimistic that Roblox is the future of digital communication and aims to attract 10% of all gamers worldwide to the metaverse concept they designed.
To improve safety, starting in November 2024, Roblox will restrict access for children under 13 by prohibiting them from sending direct messages and joining chat rooms. The platform also uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify suspicious behavior. Despite the criticism, Roblox continues to grow with more than 80 million daily players worldwide, of which around 40% are under 13. Roblox CEO David Baszucki has urged parents to stop their children from playing if they are concerned about the activity on the platform.
While Roblox is a popular platform for children aged 8-12 in the UK, concerns have been raised about bullying, harassment and exposure to harmful content.
Baszucki stressed that the company actively monitors activity on the platform, filters communications and works with law enforcement when necessary. However, he stressed that the final decision about Roblox usage rests with parents.
Baszucki stressed that Roblox has strict guidelines regarding age and content and is committed to going above and beyond legal standards to keep its users safe.***
