A California man has been arrested for abducting a 10-year-old child he reportedly met on social media apps Roblox and Discord, authorities said Wednesday.

Roblox is no longer allowing users under the age of 13 to message others outside of games and experiences on the platform.

Roblox shutdown: The panic comes amid rising legal scrutiny, global bans in countries like Turkey and China, and a lawsuit in Louisiana.

A viral notice claimed that Roblox would permanently shut down on September 1st, citing safety concerns and the platform’s high demand for closure. This comes at a time when Roblox is facing … ...