Roblox shares fell to their lowest level in 18 months after the gaming platform cut its annual bookings forecast. Investors are concerned that newly introduced safety measures could dampen engagement and limit user growth for multiple quarters. The warning adds pressure as markets weigh whether the platform’s safety push will meaningfully affect its monetization trajectory.
Roblox is tightening its platform controls in Indonesia for players under 16, including facial scanning for age verification. Unverified teens will have chat features turned off, while parents receive screen time controls. The company is also introducing kid-focused categories with limited communication, aiming to better protect younger users under Indonesia’s tighter social media restrictions.
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Roblox says that in Indonesia, children under 16 will have to pass facial scanning to verify their age under new rules targeting minors’ use of social media and digital platforms. Roblox vice president Nicky Jackson Colaco called the move among the strictest the company has implemented globally, tying the change to compliance with Indonesia’s updated protections.
Roblox has appointed former Amazon Web Services executive Sunil Rao as Managing Director for India. He will shape the company’s India strategy, build partnerships, and support the local creator ecosystem. Alongside growth goals, Rao’s mandate includes empowering developers while strengthening child safety measures and aligning with relevant regulations.
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