• Roblox: what is it and are Irish children at risk?

  • Dec 27 2024
  • Length: 20 mins
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Roblox: what is it and are Irish children at risk?

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  • This episode was originally published in September 2024


    If you don't have young children in your life, you may be completely unaware of one of the world's biggest game platforms. Roblox is a digital playground where children can create block-like avatars, pay to accessorise them, use them to take part in role-playing games and talk to others. Therein lies the inherent danger. While it's mostly harmless fun, several terrifying cases of grooming, abuse, blackmail and even kidnapping have been highlighted in the US. In September, an Irish report found most primary school children who'd had upsetting experiences online had experienced them on YouTube or Roblox. Irish Times journalist Conor Capplis argues the platform is social media by stealth, and should be regulated as such to keep users safe.


    Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Aideen Finnegan.


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