Louisiana sues Roblox for creating an environment where ‘child predators thrive’

The state of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging that the company has "permitted and perpetuated an online environment in which child predators thrive, directly contributing to the widespread victimization of minor children in Louisiana." The lawsuit claims that Roblox has failed to implement effective safety measures to protect child users from well-documented predatory threats, leading to the sexual exploitation of minors. Louisiana alleges that Roblox prioritizes user growth, revenue, and profits over child safety. Roblox has disputed the allegations, stating that it dedicates vast resources to supporting a safe infrastructure, including advanced technology and 24/7 human moderation, to detect and prevent inappropriate content and behavior. The company maintains that it continuously works to block efforts by bad actors and enhance its moderation approaches to promote a safe and enjoyable environment for all users. However, several other lawsuits regarding child predator issues have been filed against Roblox in recent weeks.