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(The Post News) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, accusing the gaming-giant of putting “profits and predators over safety” by failing to protect kids from exploitation and grooming.
Roblox Allegedly Misled Parents
The case, which was submitted to a state court this week, alleges that Roblox advertised itself as a secure, family-friendly platform while permitting predators to get in touch with youngsters via chat functions and user-generated games.
Paxton’s office maintains that Roblox’s moderation and age-verification features were “woefully inadequate,” enabling adults to pass for minors.
The complaint further alleges that Roblox deceived parents with safety guarantees it was unable to verify and concealed internal reports regarding child abuse.
Texas Seeks Reforms and Penalties
Moreover, Texas is requesting an injunction compelling Roblox to revamp its safety architecture, as well as civil fines and legal costs. Additionally, the state requests a court order prohibiting the business from misrepresenting its child-protection policies.
According to Paxton, the lawsuit is an essential step in holding internet giants responsible for endangering children in Texas.
Roblox Rejects Claims
In response to the allegations, Roblox stated in a statement that it is “disappointed that the Attorney General has chosen to file a lawsuit based on misrepresentations” and that it is deeply committed to child safety.
The business defended its record by citing industry-leading protocols such parental controls, filtered chat systems, and AI techniques that identify and eliminate offensive information.
According to Roblox, it removes hundreds of accounts per day and keeps growing its safety and trust teams.
Part of a Growing National Crackdown
The Texas case follows similar lawsuits filed in Louisiana and Kentucky earlier this year, each accusing Roblox of failing to protect children despite marketing itself as secure. Together, these cases reflect a growing effort by state governments to tighten oversight of online platforms that cater to minors.
Implications for Parents and Tech Industry
Meanwhile, Roblox has more than 150 million daily active users, with about 40 percent of them under 13. Legal experts say the outcome could set a national precedent for how digital platforms safeguard young users.
In the meantime, online safety specialists urge parents to activate parental controls, monitor in-game communications, and talk regularly with children about the risks of interacting with strangers online.
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