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Roblox: A Dangerous Game?

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Is the gaming platform Roblox doing enough to stop children being exploited and groomed?

Roblox, the US gaming platform is the most popular game played by British children.  Hayley Hassall investigates whether enough is being done to prevent exploitation and grooming.

Before Covid the US gaming platform Roblox was one of many online games children played. Following lockdown and millions of children isolating at home, the company now has a market value of $22bn and is the most popular gaming platform for British children. But is the platform doing all it can to protect them? Concerns have been raised about financial exploitation, grooming, gambling and access to inappropriate content.
Reporter: Hayley Hassall
Producer: Jim Booth
Editor: Carl Johnston

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