Roblox CEO Urges Parents to Keep Kids Off Platform If Concerned About Safety

David Baszucki emphasizes parental discretion as the company faces criticism over child safety and implements stricter controls for younger users.

Roblox CEO David Baszucki advised parents to prohibit their children's use of the platform if they are uncomfortable with its safety measures.
The platform, popular among children under 16, has faced scrutiny over issues such as bullying, grooming, and exposure to harmful content.
In 2024, Roblox introduced new safety protocols, including restrictions on in-game chat for users under 13 and enhanced parental controls to monitor activity.
Despite safety improvements, investigative reports have highlighted vulnerabilities in the platform's safeguards, including bypassable content filters.
Roblox reported over 80 million daily active users in 2024, with approximately 40% of its user base aged 13 or younger.