A closer look at Iowa’s lawsuit against Roblox and advice for keeping kids safe online, new funding for advanced DNA testing to solve cold cases, and a Water Works Park tribute to a legacy and water quality.
On this week’s Close Up, the state’s lawsuit against Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, is headed to trial. Roblox points to new safety measures, and a cybersecurity expert shares what parents can do now.
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Roblox provided KCCI with information about safety measures introduced since the lawsuit was filed, including age-based accounts, required age checks, limits on communication between minors and adults, and expanded parental controls. The company says those changes better reflect how the platform operates today. The company provided these links to KCCI, specifically for parents:
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Also on Close Up this week: Iowa will get new funding for advanced DNA testing technology in the effort to help solve hundreds of cold cases across the state. And Water Works Park will soon unveil a tribute that honors former CEO Bill Stowe’s legacy, while continuing his mission to teach visitors about Iowa’s water quality.
