Video game maker Roblox said on Monday that it is implementing new safety measures for users under 13, including permanently removing the ability to message others outside games on its platform.

Roblox has announced it will block under-13s from messaging others on the online gaming platform in new efforts to safeguard children.

Roblox on Tuesday launched a new format of video advertising on its gaming platform and announced a partnership with Google to help boost the growth of its nascent ad business.

A leak that revealed the personal details of almost 4,000 Roblox developers has been exposed by a recent report.

Nearly 4,000 Roblox creators' personal information, such as IP addresses and dates of birth, were exposed in a data breach dating back to 2020.