Meta Platforms & Roblox Corporation

Meta Platforms: Meta Platforms, through its platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has been issued a second summons by the Communication and Digital Ministry of Indonesia for allegedly flouting a ban on social media access for under-16s. This could lead to sanctions and impact its operations in Indonesia, despite claiming an extension was approved.

Roblox Corporation: Roblox Corporation was flagged by Indonesia as a high-risk platform, indicating it is also subject to the new social media curbs.

Roblox Corporation: Roblox Corporation was recently blocked in Russia, citing extremist materials and LGBTQ content, which is a separate but related event to the Australian ban, highlighting global concerns about online content for children.

Roblox Corporation: Roblox Corporation is currently exempt from Australia's ban, but the list of affected platforms remains under review.

Roblox Corporation: Arvind Kumar Verma previously served as Chief People and Systems Officer at Roblox Corporation before joining OpenAI.

Roblox Corporation: Roblox Corporation reached a settlement with United States — Nevada, agreeing to pay over $12 million and implement enhanced child safety measures, which could improve its public image and regulatory standing.