Roblox Blasts Kentucky Lawsuit as 'Sensationalized, Outdated'
Kentucky's lawsuit against game platform Roblox is based on "sensationalized, outdated and out-of-context information," the game's parent company said in an email to Privacy Daily that emphasized its commitment to safety.
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On Tuesday, the state said Roblox is "the child predator's website of choice" as it announced its suit (see 2510070042), joining Louisiana in a similar suit (see Ref:[2508140051]) centering on child safety and misinforming parents about risks.
In April, Florida subpoenaed Roblox for information on its child safety procedures (see 2504160045). Boasting nearly 90 million daily users, the 20-year-old game is also the subject of suits from parents.
In its email, the company said Kentucky's case is "not based on an in-depth investigation" and instead the state "may be a victim of ... misinformation" that other litigants have used against Roblox as they sought "financial gain."
The Roblox parent added that it has had "no contact from the Attorney General’s office regarding our platform or safety features, but we welcome a direct conversation with the AG’s office and all policymakers to ensure they have a clear understanding of all Roblox is doing to help keep users safe."
In July, Roblox announced age-estimation technology aimed at moderating content young children can access on its platform (see 2507180059).
In its email to us, Roblox added that it has "rigorous safety measures in place," including advanced AI models and a team of people moderating for inappropriate content. "No system is perfect, and our work on safety is never done," but "we share the critically important goal of keeping kids safe online" and will work "collaboratively with law enforcement, child safety experts, and families in pursuit" of this.