Louisiana filed a lawsuit against the popular online gaming platform Roblox on Thursday, accusing the site of creating an environment where sexual predators can “thrive, unite, hunt and victimize children.”
The suit, brought by Attorney General Liz Murrill in state court, alleges Roblox has failed to put in place adequate safety measures to protect its young users. “Roblox prioritizes user growth and profits over child safety, leaving Louisiana’s children at risk,” Murrill said.
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Roblox, which has over 111 million monthly users, has faced criticism for not doing enough to prevent exploitation. Recent cases include a 13-year-old girl in Iowa allegedly trafficked after meeting a predator on the platform. Local authorities in Louisiana report multiple Roblox-related incidents, though no arrests have been made.
While the company enforces age restrictions and monitors chats, Murrill argues its verification process is insufficient. Roblox has recently added AI systems and age-verification features to improve child safety, including reporting potential abuse to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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