Summary
Texas is suing Roblox over claims that the gaming platform isn't doing enough to protect young users from predators and is prioritizing profits over safety. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accuses Roblox of being unsafe for children and misleading parents about these risks. Roblox denies these claims and emphasizes its efforts to improve user safety.
Key Facts
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Roblox.
- The lawsuit claims Roblox neglects safety laws and misleads parents about risks to children.
- Roblox argues it has policies to keep children safe and disputes the lawsuit's claims.
- The platform is popular with children and allows interaction with strangers, raising safety concerns.
- Other states like Kentucky and Louisiana have also sued Roblox for similar issues.
- Roblox has added features to improve safety, like age verification and restricted messaging for under-13s.
- Some countries, like Turkey, have banned Roblox due to concerns over child safety.
