Louisiana demands Roblox revamp child safety rules
Roblox Faces Louisiana Lawsuit Over Child Safety Claims
On Friday, the online game platform Roblox responded to a lawsuit filed by the Louisiana Attorney General, labeling the allegations as untrue and reaffirming its commitment to child protection.
Allegations in the Suit
- State of Louisiana filing a lawsuit against Roblox on the claim that the platform facilitates the distribution of child sexual abuse material.
- Accusations of child exploitation highlighting alleged knowledgeable failures in implementing basic safety controls.
- Nearly 82 million Roblox users daily, more than half being younger than 18, according to the suit.
Roblox’s Response
Roblox’s Friday statement stressed that it works continuously to promote a safe online environment.
- No system is perfect but the company acknowledges that bad actors adapt to evade detection.
- Prioritizing user growth, revenue, and profits over child safety is declared untrue by the platform.
Key Takeaway
While Roblox faces serious legal scrutiny, it maintains that it is actively working to protect minors by continuously improving its safety controls.
Roblox lawsuit shows majority of users under 18, pushes for tighter safety controls
24‑month‑old online gaming platform Roblox faces a new legal claim that nearly half of its 82 million daily players are minors. The lawsuit cites a census of Roblox accounts that lists more than 40 million users below the age of 18.
Why the numbers matter
- Roblox’s user base is one of the largest child‑centric online ecosystems, with a massive share of its traffic coming from children and teens.
- Majority of accounts lack parental oversight, raising concerns about online safety, privacy, and content exposure.
FOSI guide helps parents navigate the platform
The nonprofit Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) offers a comprehensive safety guide that walks parents through the basics of Roblox, typical child engagement patterns, and how to use built‑in controls such as content filters, chat settings, and screen‑time limits.
Roblox’s recent safety upgrades
Late last year, Roblox introduced remote parental controls and restricted communication features for users under 13. The platform announced these upgrades as part of a broader effort to build a safer digital environment.
FOSI endorses the changes
- FOSI praised Roblox’s new safety features as “significant steps toward a safer digital environment.”
- FOSI’s chief comment emphasized the importance of building a safer digital ecosystem for children.
Next steps for Roblox
Roblox now faces both the legal pressure of the lawsuit and the responsibility to ensure its platform remains a secure and child‑friendly environment. The company’s ongoing safety mission will likely involve additional policy tweaks and stricter enforcement of age‑verification and content filters.
