Fri, 07 Nov 2025

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 Texas sues Roblox for 'putting paedophiles and profits' over safety

Roblox said it is "disappointed" that it is being sued based on "misrepresentations and sensationalised claims".

* Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Roblox, accusing it of "flagrantly ignoring" safety laws and deceiving parents about the dangers its platform poses to young people.
* Paxton claims that Roblox is a "breeding ground for predators", prioritizing "pixel paedophiles and corporate profit" over child safety.
* The lawsuit adds to existing legal challenges faced by Roblox, which has tens of millions of daily active users.
* Roblox denies the allegations, stating it is "disappointed" in the lawsuit based on "misrepresentations and sensationalised claims".
* The company says it shares Paxton's commitment to keeping children safe online and has introduced measures to remove bad actors and protect its users.
* Concerns have been raised about Roblox's safety features, including its user-generated games and social interaction tools that allow strangers to interact with each other.
* Texas joins Kentucky and Louisiana in suing Roblox over potential harms to children.
* Roblox has implemented several safety measures in recent years, including age verification and parental controls, but some parents remain concerned about the platform's safety.
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