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Roblox is introducing new safety features for children under the age of 13, following criticism of how it protects younger users.
The free online gaming platform, which has around 70 million daily users worldwide, allows players to create their own games and play those made by others.
It is particularly popular with children - but some have complained they have been exposed to upsetting and harmful content on the site.
Starting December 3, game creators will be asked to say whether their games are suitable for under-13s - with any that fail to do so, being blocked for players 12 and younger.
And from November 18, under-13s will also be barred from accessing "social hangouts", which are online spaces where players can talk to each other by text and voice.
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