I got an up-close look at Roblox's new safety feature. Here's what I found.

I traveled to Roblox's headquarters to do a demo of a new safety feature it says will help protect child users.

She just wanted to play Roblox with friends. Then the messages from a predator began.

Roblox is one of the world’s most popular kids’ games, but lawsuits around the country allege predators are hiding in plain sight.

What is Roblox? What parents need to know about child, teen safety on the platform

Roblox is among the most downloaded online games in the world, reporting millions of daily users from across the globe.
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