Designing with Community Safety in Mind
summary
Roblox runs on 77 million daily users and combines human and AI moderation with image review, auto-translated chat filters and an active real-time intervention model; a mental-health widget (through Throughline) maps resources across 100+ countries. Research partnerships (Digital Wellness Lab, Boston Children’s, Internet Matters, Sesame) drive evidence-led features: 88% of Gen Z report digital expression boosts confidence, an Aloe Sanctuary meditation experience reaches 8 million plays in five days, and 93% of neurodivergent teens surveyed use Roblox—prompting a new youth engagement council and civility by design product checks.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Community safety introduction
- 3:10What Roblox is and impact
- 12:33Safety and civility principles
- 21:29Researching safer future with youth
- 26:10Designing for specific audiences
- 33:01Resources and AI tools
- 35:50Setting stage for positive experiences
- 39:02Call to action
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