Link: New York wants to regulate Roblox

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is prioritizing children's online safety, targeting platforms like Roblox. She plans to announce this focus during her State of the State address.

Her proposal includes enhancing parental controls and mandatory age verification for online games. These measures aim to protect children from online predators and privacy breaches.

Hochul's initiative draws on legislation by state Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Nily Rozic. This follows inaction at the federal level, pushing states like New York to lead the way in internet safety.

Roblox, with a significant portion of users under 13, has been under scrutiny. New York Attorney General Letitia James emphasizes the urgency of implementing these safety measures.

Despite these proposals, there are concerns about increased data collection and potential challenges to free speech. Past attempts at similar laws have faced constitutional challenges across various states.

Advocates, however, welcome these changes, stressing the dangers that unsupervised online environments pose to children. Measures like these are becoming increasingly essential as digital platforms grow more entrenched in daily life. #

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