The UK government is considering banning children from speaking to strangers in games like Fortnite and Roblox
The UK government is considering expanding a potential social media ban for children to include online video game platforms like Roblox and Fortnite. The concern, raised by online safety minister Kanishka Narayan and echoed by Children's Commissioner for England Rachel De Souza, is the risk of 'stranger pairing' between children and adults. Roblox, in particular, has faced scrutiny over child safety issues.
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- Person: Kanishka Narayan
- Game: Roblox
- Topic: Child Protection
- Topic: Online Safety
- Company: Meta
- Game: Fortnite
- Person: Rachel de Souza
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