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Roblox launches real-time AI chat rephrasing to filter out banned language

Publisher description: The new feature goes beyond Roblox’s current text filter, which simply replaces banned words and phrases with the “#” symbol.

TechCrunch | Mar 5, 2026 | Aisha Malik

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Roblox is introducing a real-time, AI-powered chat rephrasing feature that automatically replaces banned words with more respectful language, the company announced on Thursday. The new feature goes beyond Roblox’s current text filter, which simply replaces banned words and phrases with the “#” symbol. This approach reduces friction in chat while maintaining the standards that help keep our community civil. ” Roblox notes that while rephrasing reduces some of the disruption in the chat, its safety system remains in effect for more serious behavior.

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