Roblox must make changes after failing to block adults creeping on kids
Ars Technica • 8/20/2026 – 8/21/2026
Summary
Roblox is required to make changes after failing to block adults from interacting with children on its platform. It is the first platform to submit to independent audits under the Online Safety Act.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
56d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1349
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1349/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1349/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 56 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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