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Google and Roblox Launch Game to Teach Kids Internet Safety

The new 'Be Internet Awesome World' aims to educate children on online risks through interactive gameplay on the Roblox platform.

  • Google's Be Internet Awesome program has introduced a new interactive game on Roblox called 'Be Internet Awesome World'.
  • The game features various minigames that teach kids about phishing, creating strong passwords, and the importance of kindness online.
  • Developed in collaboration with child safety experts, the game aims to reach kids where they are already spending time.
  • Despite Roblox's popularity with nearly 80 million daily active users, the platform has faced criticism for being unsafe for children.
  • Google's initiative is part of broader efforts to promote online safety and youth wellbeing, including a $10 million Teen Mental Health Initiative.
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