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Games for Change Reveals 2026 Festival Speakers as Global Leaders Gather to Reimagine Play
Games for Change has announced additional speakers for its 23rd annual festival, themed "Reimagining Play," taking place July 21-22, 2026, in New York City. The event will feature leaders from UNICEF, thatgamecompany, and Annapurna, among others, discussing how games drive social impact and innovation beyond entertainment. The festival will include panels, a new Playtest Lab for early-stage works, and the Games for Change Awards.
Roblox now uses AI moderation to shut down harmful content before it reaches you
Roblox has implemented a new real-time multimodal AI moderation system designed to detect and shut down harmful content before it reaches players. This system scans entire in-game scenes, including avatars, text, and 3D objects, to identify violations of community standards. The company is also co-developing a DLC Leadership Program with Keyword Studios and Riot Games to standardize training for online community managers.
Games for Change research director unveils training program for community-facing professionals
Games for Change research director Dr. Rachel Kowert has launched the DLC Leadership Program, a new certification initiative aimed at professionalizing moderation and digital leadership within online gaming communities. The program, designed for community managers, moderators, and digital creators, translates research into practical tools to address issues like harassment and burnout, with industry partners including Riot Games and Roblox contributing to its development.
