NEW YORK / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Roblox is at the center of a heated debate over the safety of children on its platform. The company’s CEO, Dave Baszuki, came under pressure in an interview when he had to respond to questions about prioritizing growth over security.
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In a recent interview with the New York Times Hard Fork podcast, Roblox CEO Dave Baszuki was at the center of an intense discussion about child safety on the popular gaming platform. The launch of a new age verification feature that requires users to submit a facial scan to access Roblox’s messaging features was the starting point of the conversation.
Baszuki explained that this measure is an important step to ensure the safety of younger users. But as the conversation turned to reports about prioritizing growth over security, the CEO became increasingly annoyed. His response to repeated questions on the subject was sarcastic, which further inflamed tensions in the interview.
Another point of discussion was the role of artificial intelligence in improving security on the platform. Co-host Kevin Roose emphasized that improving Roblox’s AI models is a crucial factor in increasing child safety. Baszuki agreed, but not without a touch of irony, praising Roose for his agreement.
Baszuki emphasized that he saw the interview as an opportunity to talk about a variety of topics, not just age verification. He expressed his appreciation for the podcast and made it clear that he was willing to discuss all aspects of the platform, not just the security measures.
The discussion around child safety on online platforms like Roblox is a topic of growing importance, especially as more and more young people gain access to digital media. Balancing growth and security remains a challenge for many companies in the technology industry.
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