Roblox is locking down sexual content and access to ‘adult’ locations after lawsuits

Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, is implementing new policies to address concerns around sexual content and the exploitation of minors on its platform. The changes come in response to recent lawsuits, including one from the Louisiana Attorney General, which allege that Roblox has "directly facilitated the widespread sexual exploitation of minors." Roblox is now prohibiting "content, settings, or behavior that implies sexual activity" and will restrict access to "adult" locations, such as virtual bars and clubs, to users 17 and older who have verified their ID. The platform is also rolling out new technology to detect and remove violative user behavior, and will require developers of "unrated experiences" to fill out a questionnaire to receive a content maturity label. The goal of these updates is to enhance safety and protect minors from potential exploitation on the platform. Roblox has stated that any claim of intentionally putting users at risk is "simply untrue" and that it has implemented various safety features in recent months.