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LA County Sues Roblox Over Child Safety Failures in Landmark Lawsuit

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Roblox faces a major lawsuit from Los Angeles County, which accuses the platform of exposing children to sexual predators through inadequate safety measures. The county alleges Roblox knowingly allows predatory interactions by failing to enforce age restrictions and moderate content, portraying itself as a safe space while prioritizing profits.

This follows similar lawsuits from Florida, Texas, and Kentucky, with Louisiana citing a specific case where a predator used voice-altering tech to target young players. Roblox claims advanced safeguards prevent misuse, noting its ban on images in chat and recent age verification via selfies for millions of young users. The lawsuit highlights ongoing industry scrutiny over child safety on platforms built for mass engagement.