The deal with the Nevada attorney general will require Roblox to have stricter safeguards to protect children online.

In today’s Tech Bytes, Roblox has reached a $12 million settlement with Nevada over online safety. As part of the agreement, the gaming platform will add enhanced protections for minors, including new age‑verification requirements and restrictions on nighttime notifications and adult content.

With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Roblox is making two big changes to its wildly popular online gaming platform used by millions of children globally. The San Mateo-headquartered tech company has been criticized by some parents for lacking online security safeguards.

The interactive gaming platform Roblox, popular among children and teens, has reached an over $12 million agreement with the state of Nevada over its protections for young users

Roblox has introduced changes to its child safety system, including tech that estimates users' ages and new user account types based on age. However, online safety experts and parents say the platform could still be putting young users at risk.