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.