Roblox has responded to the Iraqi government's decision to ban access to its platform, citing child safety concerns. The company claims the government's reasoning is "inaccurate" and that it "strongly contests" the ban.
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According to Reuters, Iraq is not the only country to ban Roblox, as Algeria, China, Qatar, Oman, North Korea, Turkiye, and the UAE have also imposed similar restrictions. In response to these concerns, Roblox disabled in-game chat and other features in Arabic-speaking countries.
Author's summary: Roblox disputes Iraqi ban over safety concerns.