Roblox Denies Child Safety Claims in Response to Louisiana Lawsuit
The claim that Roblox would intentionally put its users "at risk of exploitation is categorically untrue," the company said in a statement Friday in response to a lawsuit from Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) (see 2508140051).
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"We dispute these allegations and we remain committed to working with Attorney General Murrill to keep kids safe," the company said. "While no system is perfect, Roblox has implemented rigorous safeguards -- such as restrictions on sharing personal information, links, and user-to-user image sharing -- to help protect our community. Unfortunately, bad actors will try to circumvent our systems to try to direct users off the platform, where safety standards and moderation practices may differ. We continuously work to block those efforts and to enhance our moderation approaches to promote a safe and enjoyable environment for all users."
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation issued a statement about the case Friday, saying Congress should pass the Kids Online Safety Act: “Roblox has been actively fighting against legislation that would hold them accountable, and that is exactly why the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is needed," said Executive Director Haley McNamara. "Roblox would be forced to find solutions to protect the children who use the platform if KOSA was passed. Congress needs to act."