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South Dakota Gets $15M from Roblox for Kids' Safety | Sioux City News
South Dakota just pocketed $15 million from Roblox to protect kids online and upgrade education—split over four years—with $2.7 million hitting the first year to fund child safety units and a new PSA campaign teaching kids how to game safely. Roblox, home to 85 million kids, faces scrutiny over chat risks, and this settlement joins nine other states pushing for safer digital play. As part of the deal, Roblox will roll out age verification via facial scans and IDs, plus behavioral monitoring to catch underage users—making the virtual playground safer for millions. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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