Louisiana sues Roblox alleging the popular gaming site fails to protect children
9 days ago
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- Louisiana sues Roblox for failing to protect children from sexual predators.
- The lawsuit alleges Roblox prioritizes profits over child safety.
- Roblox has faced previous lawsuits, including a case in Iowa involving a kidnapped teen.
- Livingston Parish Sheriff reports multiple cases linked to Roblox, including a man posing as a girl.
- Roblox has over 111 million monthly users but lacks strict age verification.
- The platform does not encrypt private chats, allowing moderation but also exposing vulnerabilities.
- Roblox is testing age verification features, including video selfies for teens.
- The company introduced AI to detect child endangerment, reporting 1,200 cases in early 2025.