Technology · 5 hours ago
Under-16s to Be Blocked From Chatting to Strangers in Games Like Roblox
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Children under 16 in the UK will be stopped from talking to strangers in online games such as Roblox under plans confirmed by online safety minister Ian Murray. Players will still be matched with unknown opponents but will lose the chance to chat with them. Gaming groups warn the move could force everyone to prove their age and cut young people off from their friends.
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