Steam, Minecraft, Roblox and Fortnite risk "becoming onramps to abuse, extremist violence, radicalisation or lifelong harm", claim Australian governmentThe Australian government has issued transparency notices to Valve, Epic Games, Microsoft, and Roblox Corporation, demanding action to prevent their platforms from becoming conduits for abuse, extremist violence, and radicalization. eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant highlighted concerns about grooming and the embedding of violent narratives, citing specific examples on Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam. Rock Paper Shotgun
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Steam, Minecraft, Roblox and Fortnite risk "becoming onramps to abuse, extremist violence, radicalisation or lifelong harm", claim Australian governmentThe Australian government has issued transparency notices to Valve, Epic Games, Microsoft, and Roblox Corporation, demanding action to prevent their platforms from becoming conduits for abuse, extremist violence, and radicalization. eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant highlighted concerns about grooming and the embedding of violent narratives, citing specific examples on Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam.
Australian government calls for action from Roblox on "untenable" child safety concernsThe Australian Government, through Communications Minister Anika Wells and eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, has formally requested Roblox address serious concerns regarding child exploitation, grooming, and exposure to harmful content on its platform. Roblox has responded by detailing its safety policies and cooperation with law enforcement, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to user protection.