How do youths get radicalised while playing Roblox?

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The video addresses a timely and concerning social issue, using a popular platform (Roblox) as a relatable entry point. It combines expert commentary with visual examples, making the complex topic of radicalization more accessible and engaging for a broad audience.

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This video explores how youths can become radicalized through online gaming platforms like Roblox. It highlights that while the games themselves may not be inherently problematic, the social environments and private interactions within them can lead to radicalization and support for extremist groups.

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Roblox is back in the spotlight after a 14-year-old boy in Singapore was radicalised via the game in July. But experts say the problem goes beyond one platform, as vulnerable youths seeking connection can be drawn towards increasingly extreme content through games or social media. CNA's Nicolas Ng explains how radicalisation can happen on games like Roblox. #sgnews #singapore #roblox (Thumbnail photo: File/AFP)